James Blackmore

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James Blackmore

Portrait of James Blackmore,
c. 1868–1875
29th Mayor of Pittsburgh
In office
1872–1875
Preceded by Jared M. Brush
Succeeded by William C. McCarthy
27th Mayor of Pittsburgh
In office
1868–1869
Preceded by William C. McCarthy
Succeeded by Jared M. Brush
Personal details
Born (1821-02-02)February 2, 1821
Washington County, Pennsylvania
Died February 6, 1875(1875-02-06) (aged 54)

James Blackmore (February 2, 1821 – February 6, 1875) was Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1868–1869 and 1872–1875.

Life

Blackmore was born in 1821 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. His father was County Treasurer in 1855, and young Blackmore served as Chief Clerk. Mayor Blackmore was engaged in the lumber and coal business.

The city expanded east and George Westinghouse began manufacture of the air brake in the Strip District during Mayor Blackmore's initial term.

Pittsburgh in 1874, by Otto Krebs

A new City Hall was completed on Smithfield Street and the city's southern boundaries were extended during Mayor Blackmore's second term. James Blackmore's last address was 167 Wylie Avenue.

He died February 6, 1875, less than a week after finishing his term, and is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.

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Political offices
Preceded by
William C. McCarthy		 Mayor of Pittsburgh
1868–1869 		Succeeded by
Jared M. Brush
Preceded by
Jared M. Brush		 Mayor of Pittsburgh
1872–1875 		Succeeded by
William C. McCarthy


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