Samuel Leask, Sr. winding a grandfather clock

Samuel Leask, Sr. at 99 years of age, winding a grandfather clock. In 1892, Leask acquired the Seaside Store, which became Leask's Department Store. In 1899 he was appointed to a committee which was to acquire funding for a public library building from the Carnegie Corporation. He died in 1964.

Source of information: Notes on back of photo

Koch. p. 135

Article on this Website, see link below.
Date: 1961-01-01
Type: PHOTO
Coverage: 1960s
Rights: This photograph/postcard is the property of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, California.

Restrictions on Use
Identifier: LH-0591

Citation

“Samuel Leask, Sr. winding a grandfather clock.” 1961-01-01. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/9793. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.