FATHER: Youvell Blackwell
Birthplace: Tennessee
MOTHER: Louisa E. (Campbell) Blackwell
Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Merchant/Wholesaler
Died at age 55 years, 8 months & 12 days of chronic nephritis.
Frank-Sievers Mortuary
Joplin, Mo
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AMSEL TAYLOR BLACKWELL
Born in Ozark, Arkansas on March 13, 1863, Amsel Blackwell came to Joplin at the age of eight, with his mother in 1873 His father died from a wound injury he receuved during the Civil War. Blackwell attended Joplin Schools but quit at an early age to take care of his mother. He worked several job ranging from a scrapper, scrapping ore from the waste piles, to shining shoes, to delivering the Joplin Daily Democrat. On August 24, 1908 Blackwell purchased a controlling interest in Redell Manufacturing and Supply Company He became president of Redell Motor Company, general manager of the Carthage Ice & Cold Storage Company and president of the Western Ice & Manufacturer's Association.
He married Mary Higgins on December 17, 1890.
His other interests included the Elk's Lodge, Free Masons and the Ideal Theatre Company. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He sold the McKinley Building located at Fifth and Joplin Street, to L. P. Buchanan for $100,000. This sale was extremely significant since it constituted the highest price ever paid for property in Joplin at that time.
Architectural Footnote:
Blackwell's mausoleum is of the Neoclassical style for Roman and Greek elements abound in the design. The laurel wreath above the door is an appropriate symbol for a crypt, for it signifies victory over death. The Chi-Rho centered inside the wreath, represents the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek. Flanking each side of the doorway are two Greek tripods with the eternal flames. The Tuscan plasters of engaged colums and the Greek Fret band under the entablature are based on Greek and Roman elements and are typical of the classical style.
Source: Mt. Hope Cemetery
'A Walking Tour'
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 6, 1906
A. T. BLACKWELL TO BUILD
Will Erect a Pretty Home at the Corner of Ninth and Main Streets
A. T. Blackwell, manager of the Carthage Ice and Cold Storage Company, who has been contemplating buildinga residence for some time, has his plans now all completed and accepted and yesterday let the contract to J. B. Ross for erecting the building.
The house will be a modern two-story eight-room structure and will cost about $5,000. It will be a handsome building and another addition to the list of the very pretty homes which make Carthage famous. The location will be at the northeast corner of Ninth and Main Streets, which Mr. Blackwell bought some time ago. It is intended to break ground tomorrow.
source: excerpt from March 6, 1906 Carthage Press
Birthplace: Tennessee
MOTHER: Louisa E. (Campbell) Blackwell
Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Merchant/Wholesaler
Died at age 55 years, 8 months & 12 days of chronic nephritis.
Frank-Sievers Mortuary
Joplin, Mo
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AMSEL TAYLOR BLACKWELL
Born in Ozark, Arkansas on March 13, 1863, Amsel Blackwell came to Joplin at the age of eight, with his mother in 1873 His father died from a wound injury he receuved during the Civil War. Blackwell attended Joplin Schools but quit at an early age to take care of his mother. He worked several job ranging from a scrapper, scrapping ore from the waste piles, to shining shoes, to delivering the Joplin Daily Democrat. On August 24, 1908 Blackwell purchased a controlling interest in Redell Manufacturing and Supply Company He became president of Redell Motor Company, general manager of the Carthage Ice & Cold Storage Company and president of the Western Ice & Manufacturer's Association.
He married Mary Higgins on December 17, 1890.
His other interests included the Elk's Lodge, Free Masons and the Ideal Theatre Company. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He sold the McKinley Building located at Fifth and Joplin Street, to L. P. Buchanan for $100,000. This sale was extremely significant since it constituted the highest price ever paid for property in Joplin at that time.
Architectural Footnote:
Blackwell's mausoleum is of the Neoclassical style for Roman and Greek elements abound in the design. The laurel wreath above the door is an appropriate symbol for a crypt, for it signifies victory over death. The Chi-Rho centered inside the wreath, represents the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek. Flanking each side of the doorway are two Greek tripods with the eternal flames. The Tuscan plasters of engaged colums and the Greek Fret band under the entablature are based on Greek and Roman elements and are typical of the classical style.
Source: Mt. Hope Cemetery
'A Walking Tour'
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 6, 1906
A. T. BLACKWELL TO BUILD
Will Erect a Pretty Home at the Corner of Ninth and Main Streets
A. T. Blackwell, manager of the Carthage Ice and Cold Storage Company, who has been contemplating buildinga residence for some time, has his plans now all completed and accepted and yesterday let the contract to J. B. Ross for erecting the building.
The house will be a modern two-story eight-room structure and will cost about $5,000. It will be a handsome building and another addition to the list of the very pretty homes which make Carthage famous. The location will be at the northeast corner of Ninth and Main Streets, which Mr. Blackwell bought some time ago. It is intended to break ground tomorrow.
source: excerpt from March 6, 1906 Carthage Press
FATHER: Youvell Blackwell
Birthplace: Tennessee
MOTHER: Louisa E. (Campbell) Blackwell
Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Merchant/Wholesaler
Died at age 55 years, 8 months & 12 days of chronic nephritis.
Frank-Sievers Mortuary
Joplin, Mo
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AMSEL TAYLOR BLACKWELL
Born in Ozark, Arkansas on March 13, 1863, Amsel Blackwell came to Joplin at the age of eight, with his mother in 1873 His father died from a wound injury he receuved during the Civil War. Blackwell attended Joplin Schools but quit at an early age to take care of his mother. He worked several job ranging from a scrapper, scrapping ore from the waste piles, to shining shoes, to delivering the Joplin Daily Democrat. On August 24, 1908 Blackwell purchased a controlling interest in Redell Manufacturing and Supply Company He became president of Redell Motor Company, general manager of the Carthage Ice & Cold Storage Company and president of the Western Ice & Manufacturer's Association.
He married Mary Higgins on December 17, 1890.
His other interests included the Elk's Lodge, Free Masons and the Ideal Theatre Company. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He sold the McKinley Building located at Fifth and Joplin Street, to L. P. Buchanan for $100,000. This sale was extremely significant since it constituted the highest price ever paid for property in Joplin at that time.
Architectural Footnote:
Blackwell's mausoleum is of the Neoclassical style for Roman and Greek elements abound in the design. The laurel wreath above the door is an appropriate symbol for a crypt, for it signifies victory over death. The Chi-Rho centered inside the wreath, represents the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek. Flanking each side of the doorway are two Greek tripods with the eternal flames. The Tuscan plasters of engaged colums and the Greek Fret band under the entablature are based on Greek and Roman elements and are typical of the classical style.
Source: Mt. Hope Cemetery
'A Walking Tour'
_________________________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 6, 1906
A. T. BLACKWELL TO BUILD
Will Erect a Pretty Home at the Corner of Ninth and Main Streets
A. T. Blackwell, manager of the Carthage Ice and Cold Storage Company, who has been contemplating buildinga residence for some time, has his plans now all completed and accepted and yesterday let the contract to J. B. Ross for erecting the building.
The house will be a modern two-story eight-room structure and will cost about $5,000. It will be a handsome building and another addition to the list of the very pretty homes which make Carthage famous. The location will be at the northeast corner of Ninth and Main Streets, which Mr. Blackwell bought some time ago. It is intended to break ground tomorrow.
source: excerpt from March 6, 1906 Carthage Press
Birthplace: Tennessee
MOTHER: Louisa E. (Campbell) Blackwell
Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Merchant/Wholesaler
Died at age 55 years, 8 months & 12 days of chronic nephritis.
Frank-Sievers Mortuary
Joplin, Mo
***********************
AMSEL TAYLOR BLACKWELL
Born in Ozark, Arkansas on March 13, 1863, Amsel Blackwell came to Joplin at the age of eight, with his mother in 1873 His father died from a wound injury he receuved during the Civil War. Blackwell attended Joplin Schools but quit at an early age to take care of his mother. He worked several job ranging from a scrapper, scrapping ore from the waste piles, to shining shoes, to delivering the Joplin Daily Democrat. On August 24, 1908 Blackwell purchased a controlling interest in Redell Manufacturing and Supply Company He became president of Redell Motor Company, general manager of the Carthage Ice & Cold Storage Company and president of the Western Ice & Manufacturer's Association.
He married Mary Higgins on December 17, 1890.
His other interests included the Elk's Lodge, Free Masons and the Ideal Theatre Company. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He sold the McKinley Building located at Fifth and Joplin Street, to L. P. Buchanan for $100,000. This sale was extremely significant since it constituted the highest price ever paid for property in Joplin at that time.
Architectural Footnote:
Blackwell's mausoleum is of the Neoclassical style for Roman and Greek elements abound in the design. The laurel wreath above the door is an appropriate symbol for a crypt, for it signifies victory over death. The Chi-Rho centered inside the wreath, represents the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek. Flanking each side of the doorway are two Greek tripods with the eternal flames. The Tuscan plasters of engaged colums and the Greek Fret band under the entablature are based on Greek and Roman elements and are typical of the classical style.
Source: Mt. Hope Cemetery
'A Walking Tour'
_________________________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 6, 1906
A. T. BLACKWELL TO BUILD
Will Erect a Pretty Home at the Corner of Ninth and Main Streets
A. T. Blackwell, manager of the Carthage Ice and Cold Storage Company, who has been contemplating buildinga residence for some time, has his plans now all completed and accepted and yesterday let the contract to J. B. Ross for erecting the building.
The house will be a modern two-story eight-room structure and will cost about $5,000. It will be a handsome building and another addition to the list of the very pretty homes which make Carthage famous. The location will be at the northeast corner of Ninth and Main Streets, which Mr. Blackwell bought some time ago. It is intended to break ground tomorrow.
source: excerpt from March 6, 1906 Carthage Press
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