Haupt, Lewis M. (Lewis Muhlenberg), 1844-1937
Variant namesLewis Muhlenberg Haupt was a civil engineer and a member of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
From the description of Papers, 1890-1940. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122523513
From the guide to the Lewis M. (Lewis Muhlenberg) Haupt papers, 1890-1940, 1890-1940, (American Philosophical Society)
Civil engineer and public official of Pennsylvania. Died 1937.
From the description of Lewis M. Haupt papers, 1849-1923 (bulk 1852-1903). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81736294
Lewis M. Haupt attended the U.S. Military Academy, Class of 1867.
From the description of Workbooks, 1866-1867. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 151381536
Biographical Note
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1844, Mar. 21:
Born, Gettysburg, Pa. -
1863 -1867 :Cadet, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. -
1867 -1869 :Engineer, United States Army -
1869 -1872 :Topographical engineer, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa. -
1872 -1892 :Professor of civil engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. -
1873:
Married Isabella Christina Cromwell -
1892 -1937 :Private engineering practice, Philadelphia, Pa. -
1897 -1899 :Member, Nicaraguan Canal Commission -
1899 -1902 :Member, Isthmian Canal Commission -
1904:
Won gold and silver medals for engineering feats, St. Louis Exposition, St. Louis, Mo. -
1911:
Patented automatic device for reclaiming eroded beaches -
1937, Mar. 10:
Died, Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
From the guide to the Lewis M. Haupt Papers, 1849-1923, (bulk 1892-1903), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)
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Filters:
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| New York (State)--New York | |||
| New Jersey | |||
| Washington Heights (New York, N.Y.) | |||
| Harlem (New York, N.Y.) | |||
| Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.) | |||
| Pennsylvania | |||
| Texas | |||
| Nicaragua | |||
| New Jersey | |||
| United States |
| Subject |
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| Applications for positions |
| Beach erosion |
| Breakwaters |
| Breakwaters |
| Breakwaters |
| Canals |
| Canals |
| Civil engineering |
| Civil engineering |
| Engineering drawings |
| Harbors |
| Military railroads |
| Piers |
| Princeton (College Of New Jersey) |
| Recommendations For Positions |
| Shore protection |
| Occupation |
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| Civil engineers |
| Public officials |
| Activity |
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Person
Birth 1844-03-21
Death 1937-03-10
