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