![]() ![]() Sinton's intention, in the event of such offer being made, to himself Million dollars, provided the States of Kentucky and Tennessee would subscribe an additional Sinton was a stanch advocate of the building of the Southern railroad from Cincinnati toĬhattanooga, Tenn., and some years prior to that undertaking suggested the wisdom of an offerīy Cincinnati, to the individual or company who would construct such road, of a bonus of one Tion of the thoroughfare named, and as the city council failed to take action looking toward thisĮnd, the city is forever deprived of this contemplated magnificent ornamentation. It was one of the conditions of the offer that all street-carĤ70 - HISTORY OF CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY. Sinton's proposed gift involved aĬost to him of $250,000, and in anticipation of the acceptance of his offer by the city authorities Main and Walnut, and to be used for public meetings. With figures in bronze of the most celebrated American orators, to occupy Fifth street, between Sinton offered to give to the city a rostrum with esplanade The building of the Art Academy in Eden Park he gave $76,000, and the sum of $10,000 toward Supplemented this munificent gift by the payment of $10,000 of the Bethel indebtedness. To the Union Bethel he gave $100,000 in Cincinnati bonds, and The additional sum of $25,000 toward the building of the new edifice at the corner of WalnutĪnd Seventh streets. Men's Christian Association bonds to the value of $33,000, which subsequently greatlyĪppreciated in value, affording an annual income of $2,100. Ways he has shown a most unselfish and commendable public spirit. Substantial and elegant buildings, adding much to the wealth and beauty of the city. he has accumulated a large estate, and be has built many Manufacturer, and in his real-estate and other investments, as well as his manufacturing Other products, since which time he has been a resident here. Sinton returned to Cincinnati, and opened an office for the sale of his iron and He rebuilt the Unionįurnace, and built, the Ohio Furnace, the two having the capacity for producing a large amount Twenty-two years of age, was made general manager of the entire works, shortly thereafterīecoming a part owner of the property and business of the company. It was succeeded by the firm of John Sparks & Company, and Mr. The business of this company was the manufacture of hollow-ware, pig iron,Įtc. Iron region, and took charge of the landing and river business of James Rogers & Company, of Boyd's dry-goods establishment, which he managed successfully. He sold out and went to Washington Court House, where he took charge of Dr. A few years later he again came toĬincinnati, and was for a time engaged in a commission business. After two years in this service he came toĬincinnati, but, dissatisfied with his early experience here, soon returned to Sinking Springs,Īgain securing employment at a slightly increased salary. Here David attended school irregularly up to his fourteenth year, when he obtainedĮmployment in the store and tavern of James McCague, at Sinking Springs, Ohio, at fourĭollars a month, as salesman and tavern assistant. ![]() ![]() Penn., where they remained one year, then removing to West Union, Adams county, Ohio. Whenĭavid was three years of age, the family came to this country, locating for a time in Pittsburgh, His father, John Sinton, was a linen manufacturer. HISTORY OF CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIOĭAVID SINTON was born in County Armagh, Ireland, of Anglo-Saxon ancestry, who lived
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