Isaac Bacharach

Isaac Bacharach (January 5, 1870 – September 5, 1956) was an American financier, real estate broker, and Republican Party politician from Atlantic City, New Jersey who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district for 11 terms from 1915 to 1937. He also served two terms on the Atlantic City Council (1905–10) and one term in the New Jersey General Assembly.

Early life and education Isaac Bacharach was born on January 5, 1870 in Philadelphia to Jacob and Betty (Nusbaum) Bacharach. In 1881, the family moved to New Jersey and settled in Atlantic City, where he attended the public schools and graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1885. His family became influential in the city and region, and he became an Atlantic City merchant after leaving school before entering the real estate business. He also became interested in the lumber business and in banking. He was president of the Atlantic City Lumber Company, first vice president of the Second National Bank of Atlantic City, and a director of the Atlantic Safe Deposit and Trust Company and the Absecon National Bank.

His brother, Harry Bacharach, was also involved in Atlantic City politics and served several terms as mayor. He was arrested for electoral fraud in connection with his 1910 campaign.

Political career Bacharach was elected to two terms on the Atlantic City council and served from 1906 to 1911. During his term on the council, he chaired a number of important committees, including the Committee on Finance, and acted as floor leader for the Republican Party.

Death and burial Bacharach died at Atlantic City Hospital on September 5, 1956, after suffering a stroke at his home in Brigantine.