Peter E. Costello

Peter Edward Costello (June 27, 1854 – October 23, 1935) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district from 1915 to 1921.

Early life Costello was born on June 27, 1854,

Costello and David J. Smyth were asked to resign from their city government positions by mayor John Weaver. Both Costello and Smyth refused to resign and were dismissed by Weaver for their roles in sponsoring legislation to provide the United Gas Improvement Company a beneficial 75-year lease to the detriment of taxpayers at the recommendation of political boss Israel W. Durham. The stated reason for the dismissal of Costello was "serving the interests of the organization and deceiving his superior". Costello and Smyth challenged the dismissal and were allowed to retire.

He was again a member of the common council from 1908 to 1915. He introduced legislation that funded the creation of Roosevelt Boulevard and the Frankford elevated rail line.

He died at his home in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia on October 23, 1935. He was interred at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

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