Background
Vopicka, Charles J. was born on November 3, 1857 in Bohemia. Son of Joseph and Barbara Vopicka.
bank executive and real estate developer
Vopicka, Charles J. was born on November 3, 1857 in Bohemia. Son of Joseph and Barbara Vopicka.
Education high school and business college.
Came to the United States, 1880. Settled in Chicago, 1881. Engaged in real estate and banking business until 1899.
An organizer, and president of Atlas Brewing Company West Park Commissioner, Chicago, 1894-1897. Member School Board, 1901-1902. Member Board of Local Improvements, Chicago, 1902-1904.
Democratic candidate for Congress, 5th District Illinois, 1904. Member Charter Convention, Chicago. 1906; Envoy Extraordinary anu Minister Plenipotentiary to Roumania, Servia and Bulgaria, 1913-1920.
Member Chicago Board of Education, 1927-1930. Author: Secrets of the Balkans. Home: Chicago, Ill.
Member School Board, 1901-1902. Member Board of Local Improvements, Chicago, 1902-1904. Member Charter Convention, Chicago.
1906; member Chicago Board of Education, 1927-1930.
Married Victoria Kubin, February 3, 1883.