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Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
P75-23-1 |
Object Name |
Print, photographic |
Description |
Print, photographic, 8" x 10", actual image- 6" x 10", black and white, older man in suit standing outside with arms folded in front, tree and several buildings in distance, written on bottom, "Grandpa Jack O'Brien" John J. O'Brien (1859-1928), a cattle dealer, served as Bartlett's Village president from 1911 until 1928. He lead the Village through its changes into a more modern community. During his administration electricity came to town in 1913 for street lights and commercial lighting. Construction of a water main at Railroad Avenue and Main Street began in 1915. Speed limits for automobiles were established at 15 mph on straight roads and 10 mph on curves. Natural gas for lights, heat and power became possible in 1916 when gas lines were laid. O'Brien was in office when 19 Bartlett Yanks left for service World War I. O'Brien past away on April 27, 1928, becoming the first village president to die in office. He is buried in Bartlett Cemetery. |
Year Range from |
1910 |
Year Range to |
1928 |
Print size |
8" x 10" |
Place |
In the front yard of his Railroad Avenue home. |
Number of images |
1 |
Search Terms |
Bartlett State Bank cattle dealer Railroad Avenue Village President |
Subjects |
Cattle Politicians |
People |
O'Brien, Jack O'Brien, John J. |
Accession number |
P75-23 |