Samuel A. Carlson - Jamestown, New York - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This marker states:

Samuel A. Carlson 1868-1961


Alderman 1893 - 1895

Board of Public Works 1895-1904

Mayor 1908 - 1927; 1929 - 1933; 1935 - 1937

Board of Public Utilities 1940 - 1951


"A steadfast steward of municipal affairs."
~Robert H. Jackson, Justice, United States Supreme Court


Jamestown Centennial Committee, State of New York 1986

According to the City of Jamestown

Sam Carlson was an initiator and supporter of Jamestown’s public hospital, public market, parks, roads and bridges, non-partisan elections, new city charter, and champion of municipally owned utilities.

He initiated the Municipal Electric System for city street lighting and enlarged the system to sell electricity commercially. He also drilled the first water well to create the city’s public water system. Even to this day Jamestown’s electric rates are among the lowest of the nation.

He was twice president of the New York State Conference of Mayors.

Marker Name: Samuel A. Carlson Marker Type: Roadside Agency: Jamestown Centennial Committee, State of New York Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808 City/Town/Village Name: Jamestown, NY County: Chautauqua Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1) Website: Not listed

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