In business and public affairs of St. Petersburg, the name of P. J. McDevitt is known for its connection with large enterprises and an important office. A resident of this city since 1909, he has been connected with various business concerns, and for the past several years has occupied the post of building inspector. His acquaintance is wide and his influence marked, being always exerted in behalf of progress.
Mr. McDevitt was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, April 3, 1869, and was about eight years of age when brought to the United States by his parents, the family settling at Philadelphia, where he was given the advantages of attendance at the public schools. Evidencing the possession of some mechanical ability, he was apprenticed to the trade of carpenter, and during the next sixteen years remained with one concern, in the meantime pursuing several courses in an institution of higher learning at Philadelphia. He began in the humble position of apprentice, and through fidelity, industry and good workmanship gradually advanced himself in the confidence of the concern, which, in recognition of his services, promoted him from position to position until he was made general superintendent. At this time Mr. McDevitt felt that he was ready to embark in business on his own account, and accordingly engaged in general contracting as a builder.
That vocation he followed in Pennsylvania for twelve years and then disposed of his interests there and in 1909 came to Florida, where he immediately located to St. Petersburg, at that time was a town of little prominence, but of much promise. Here he immediately entered into the busy life of the community, establishing himself in the contracting business. One of his first acts was to become identified with the Pinellas Park movement, of which he was one of the promoters, and of which he was made general manager. This proved a great success, and Mr. McDevitt was established in the confidence of his associates as a man who could do big things in a big way. He was called to St. Petersburg to carry through several special projects, at the completion of which he was appointed by Mayor Mitchell to the post of building inspector which he has occupied to the present. Mr. McDevitt is still largely interested in Pinellas Park, where he is secretary of the Pinellas Park Drainage
District, president of the Pinellas Park Building and Loan Association and president of the Public Service Corporation. He is an executive of
ability and one who keeps thoroughly in touch with all details of the various enterprises with which he is connected. Mr. McDevitt is a member of the Catholic Church. He belongs to St. Petersburg Council No. 2105, Knights of Columbus, in which he is grand knight. He also holds membership in St. Petersburg Lodge No. 1224. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is popular in both orders. His political sentiments make him a supporter of the republican party.
In 1900 Mr. McDevitt was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Carr, and to this union there have been born four children: John, Maria, Thomas and Frank.
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Index #19 p. 7 & 8
Contributor: Elizabeth Rarden LeFiles (50036121)
Mr. McDevitt was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, April 3, 1869, and was about eight years of age when brought to the United States by his parents, the family settling at Philadelphia, where he was given the advantages of attendance at the public schools. Evidencing the possession of some mechanical ability, he was apprenticed to the trade of carpenter, and during the next sixteen years remained with one concern, in the meantime pursuing several courses in an institution of higher learning at Philadelphia. He began in the humble position of apprentice, and through fidelity, industry and good workmanship gradually advanced himself in the confidence of the concern, which, in recognition of his services, promoted him from position to position until he was made general superintendent. At this time Mr. McDevitt felt that he was ready to embark in business on his own account, and accordingly engaged in general contracting as a builder.
That vocation he followed in Pennsylvania for twelve years and then disposed of his interests there and in 1909 came to Florida, where he immediately located to St. Petersburg, at that time was a town of little prominence, but of much promise. Here he immediately entered into the busy life of the community, establishing himself in the contracting business. One of his first acts was to become identified with the Pinellas Park movement, of which he was one of the promoters, and of which he was made general manager. This proved a great success, and Mr. McDevitt was established in the confidence of his associates as a man who could do big things in a big way. He was called to St. Petersburg to carry through several special projects, at the completion of which he was appointed by Mayor Mitchell to the post of building inspector which he has occupied to the present. Mr. McDevitt is still largely interested in Pinellas Park, where he is secretary of the Pinellas Park Drainage
District, president of the Pinellas Park Building and Loan Association and president of the Public Service Corporation. He is an executive of
ability and one who keeps thoroughly in touch with all details of the various enterprises with which he is connected. Mr. McDevitt is a member of the Catholic Church. He belongs to St. Petersburg Council No. 2105, Knights of Columbus, in which he is grand knight. He also holds membership in St. Petersburg Lodge No. 1224. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is popular in both orders. His political sentiments make him a supporter of the republican party.
In 1900 Mr. McDevitt was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Carr, and to this union there have been born four children: John, Maria, Thomas and Frank.
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027063919&view=1up&seq=20
Index #19 p. 7 & 8
Contributor: Elizabeth Rarden LeFiles (50036121)
In business and public affairs of St. Petersburg, the name of P. J. McDevitt is known for its connection with large enterprises and an important office. A resident of this city since 1909, he has been connected with various business concerns, and for the past several years has occupied the post of building inspector. His acquaintance is wide and his influence marked, being always exerted in behalf of progress.
Mr. McDevitt was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, April 3, 1869, and was about eight years of age when brought to the United States by his parents, the family settling at Philadelphia, where he was given the advantages of attendance at the public schools. Evidencing the possession of some mechanical ability, he was apprenticed to the trade of carpenter, and during the next sixteen years remained with one concern, in the meantime pursuing several courses in an institution of higher learning at Philadelphia. He began in the humble position of apprentice, and through fidelity, industry and good workmanship gradually advanced himself in the confidence of the concern, which, in recognition of his services, promoted him from position to position until he was made general superintendent. At this time Mr. McDevitt felt that he was ready to embark in business on his own account, and accordingly engaged in general contracting as a builder.
That vocation he followed in Pennsylvania for twelve years and then disposed of his interests there and in 1909 came to Florida, where he immediately located to St. Petersburg, at that time was a town of little prominence, but of much promise. Here he immediately entered into the busy life of the community, establishing himself in the contracting business. One of his first acts was to become identified with the Pinellas Park movement, of which he was one of the promoters, and of which he was made general manager. This proved a great success, and Mr. McDevitt was established in the confidence of his associates as a man who could do big things in a big way. He was called to St. Petersburg to carry through several special projects, at the completion of which he was appointed by Mayor Mitchell to the post of building inspector which he has occupied to the present. Mr. McDevitt is still largely interested in Pinellas Park, where he is secretary of the Pinellas Park Drainage
District, president of the Pinellas Park Building and Loan Association and president of the Public Service Corporation. He is an executive of
ability and one who keeps thoroughly in touch with all details of the various enterprises with which he is connected. Mr. McDevitt is a member of the Catholic Church. He belongs to St. Petersburg Council No. 2105, Knights of Columbus, in which he is grand knight. He also holds membership in St. Petersburg Lodge No. 1224. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is popular in both orders. His political sentiments make him a supporter of the republican party.
In 1900 Mr. McDevitt was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Carr, and to this union there have been born four children: John, Maria, Thomas and Frank.
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027063919&view=1up&seq=20
Index #19 p. 7 & 8
Contributor: Elizabeth Rarden LeFiles (50036121)
Mr. McDevitt was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, April 3, 1869, and was about eight years of age when brought to the United States by his parents, the family settling at Philadelphia, where he was given the advantages of attendance at the public schools. Evidencing the possession of some mechanical ability, he was apprenticed to the trade of carpenter, and during the next sixteen years remained with one concern, in the meantime pursuing several courses in an institution of higher learning at Philadelphia. He began in the humble position of apprentice, and through fidelity, industry and good workmanship gradually advanced himself in the confidence of the concern, which, in recognition of his services, promoted him from position to position until he was made general superintendent. At this time Mr. McDevitt felt that he was ready to embark in business on his own account, and accordingly engaged in general contracting as a builder.
That vocation he followed in Pennsylvania for twelve years and then disposed of his interests there and in 1909 came to Florida, where he immediately located to St. Petersburg, at that time was a town of little prominence, but of much promise. Here he immediately entered into the busy life of the community, establishing himself in the contracting business. One of his first acts was to become identified with the Pinellas Park movement, of which he was one of the promoters, and of which he was made general manager. This proved a great success, and Mr. McDevitt was established in the confidence of his associates as a man who could do big things in a big way. He was called to St. Petersburg to carry through several special projects, at the completion of which he was appointed by Mayor Mitchell to the post of building inspector which he has occupied to the present. Mr. McDevitt is still largely interested in Pinellas Park, where he is secretary of the Pinellas Park Drainage
District, president of the Pinellas Park Building and Loan Association and president of the Public Service Corporation. He is an executive of
ability and one who keeps thoroughly in touch with all details of the various enterprises with which he is connected. Mr. McDevitt is a member of the Catholic Church. He belongs to St. Petersburg Council No. 2105, Knights of Columbus, in which he is grand knight. He also holds membership in St. Petersburg Lodge No. 1224. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is popular in both orders. His political sentiments make him a supporter of the republican party.
In 1900 Mr. McDevitt was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Carr, and to this union there have been born four children: John, Maria, Thomas and Frank.
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027063919&view=1up&seq=20
Index #19 p. 7 & 8
Contributor: Elizabeth Rarden LeFiles (50036121)
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