About William H. Latham
Lived 1903 – 1987 (aged 83). William H. Latham was an American civil engineer and engineer.
William H. Latham (November 9, 1903 – January 15, 1987) was a senior engineer with the New York Power Authority.
After growing up in Norwich, Connecticut, he graduated from MIT with a degree in civil engineering in 1926. In 1956, when he was appointed to direct the construction of the Power Authority's Niagara Project, it was the largest project of its kind in the world.
New York Power Authority's primary icebreaker, the William H. Latham, is named after him.
He was described as "an athlete and outdoorsman ... a tall, rangy man with huge shoulders and an easy, friendly grin."
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Who was William H. Latham?
American civil engineer (1903-1987)
When was William H. Latham born?
William H. Latham was born on 9 November 1903.
When did William H. Latham die?
William H. Latham died on 15 January 1987.
What was William H. Latham's occupation?
William H. Latham was a civil engineer and engineer.
What nationality was William H. Latham?
William H. Latham was American.
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