James F. Mann

     James F. Mann was born May 24, 1837 in Utica to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Mann. He was educated in Utica schools; Dr. Brown's School on Owasco Lake; and at the Lewiston Seminary in East Hampton Mass. He studied two years at Yale before coming back to Utica in account of his father's health.

    James F. Mann read law with Edmonds, Miller and Mann. He was admitted to the bar in 1860 but he only practiced for a brief time. 

    In 1861, James F. Mann married Emma Oberteuffer, They had five children.

    James F. Mann formed the Wood and Mann Steam Engine Co. with Enos D. Wood. Their product was sold all over the US; South America; and Europe. Employed about 400 people at the plant on Lafayette and Rome Streets. In 1876, they discontinued the business. 

    After discontinuing the Steam Engine business, James F. Mann went back to practice law with Senator A.T. Goodwin. A year later he became a member of the firm Richardson, Adams, and Mann which continued until 1884. 

    After stopping practicing law, James F. Mann entered the Real Estate and manufacturing fields. In 1882, built the Mann Building for his brother Dr. Matthew D. Mann. It was the first modern office building in Utica. It was also the first building in Utica to have a passenger elevator. 

    In 1885, James F. Mann revived the Utica and Mohawk Street Railroad. He laid out Utica Park, which was Utica's first well equipped and attractive pleasure resort.

    James F. Mann was also involved in the following: Straightening the Mohawk River; lowering of the Genesee Street Bridge; laying of Double Tracks in Genesee Street south of the City Hall; and the remodeling of Grace Church; the Utica Orphan Asylum; and the Utica Lady's Seminary.

    James F. Mann was secretary of the Mercantile and Manufacturing Association 1879-1881. During that time he contributed to the erection of large mills along Broad Street.    

    James F. Mann was a member of the Fort Schuyler Club. He was on its Board of Governors for three years and was twice Vice President. He was also a trustee of the Ladies Seminary.

    James F. Mann passed away on May 15, 1902 and is buried in Plot 11 Lot 27 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica.

 


 

Location: 2201 Oneida St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

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