| Title |
Hamilton, Howard B. |
| Date |
b. ca. 1845-1887 |
| Description |
Howard B. Hamilton, b. ca. 1845 in Pennsylvania, was active as a lithographer in Philadelphia ca. 1869-1873. Previously a
practical engraver, he partnered ca. 1869-1872 with Edward Herline in Herline & Co. at 630 Chestnut Street, then 39 South
Tenth Street (1870-1872). Known work by the firm, in which Hamilton allocated $12-13,000 of capital, includes panoramic views
and certificates.
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Following the dissolution of the partnership, Hamilton continued operation of the business on Tenth Street until 1874 when
he entered the profession of clerk. He worked as a clerk the rest of his life.
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Between 1870 and 1872, he resided in the Fairmount area of the city at 1600 Arch Street (1870) and then 1606 Mt. Vernon Street.
With his change in profession, he relocated his residence to Center City at 1104 Spruce Street before moving to Overbrook
ca. 1876. In Overbrook, he lived with his in-laws, the Harberts, and wife Ella M. (b. ca. 1846) at 4806 Fairmount Avenue
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Hamilton died on July 2, 1887 at the reported age of forty years. Funeral services were held at his home on Fairmount Avenue
and he was interred at Woodlands Cemetery.
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| Is part of |
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers |
| References |
See Herline, Edward. |
| Call number |
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers |
| Bibliographic citation |
Census 1870, 1880 (listed as Hamelton) |
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Pennsylvania, Vol. 133, p. 710, R.G. Dun & Co. Collection, microfilm, Hagley Museum & Library |
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Philadelphia City Directories 1870-1887 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1887 |
