Herbert Heron (writer)
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Herbert Heron | |
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 Herbert Heron playing in Romeo and Juliet at the Forest Theater | |
| 9th and 13th Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea | |
| In office 1930–1932 | |
| Preceded by | Ross E. Bonham |
| Succeeded by | John C. Catlin |
| In office 1938–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Everett Smith |
| Succeeded by | Keith Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herbert Heron Peet October 26, 1883 Englewood, New Jersey, US |
| Died | January 7, 1968 (aged 84) Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, US |
| Spouses | |
| Occupation | Writer, actor, poet |
Herbert "Bert" Heron (October 26, 1883 – January 7, 1968) was an American writer, actor, and poet. Heron is best known for founding the Forest Theater in 1910. He was the former mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for two terms in the 1920s. He lived in Carmel for 62 years.[1]
Early life
[edit]Heron was born, as Herbert Heron Peet, on September 9, 1868, in Englewood, New Jersey. His parents were Gilead Smith Peet (1847-1885) and Jeannie Spring (1843-1921). He came from a background of writers and dramatists. On July 17, 1911, he changed his name to Herbert Heron in Superior Court because he wrote and was known under that name.[2]
Career
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The play was reviewed in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, and was reported that over 1,000 theatergoers attended the production.[3] In 1911, Heron directed the play The Land of Heart's Desire at the Forest Theater. It was a play written by playwright W. B. Yeats.[4]
Death
[edit]Heron died on January 7, 1968, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, at age 84. Funeral services were public and held in the Little Chapel By the Sea in Pacific Grove, California and his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Herbert Heron Former Carmel Mayor, Dies". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. January 8, 1968. p. 22. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "Change of Name Is Asked By Author". The Californian. Salinas, California. July 17, 1911. p. 8. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "Poet Walks With Plumber In Play". he San Francisco Call. San Francisco, California. July 10, 1910. p. 39. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "Fairy Play In Forest Theater. The Land of Heart's Desire Is Given by the Carmel Club". The San Francisco Call. San Francisco, California. September 24, 1911. p. 18. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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