Ambrose, John W. 1838-1899
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Name (Latin)
Ambrose, John W. 1838-1899
Date of birth
1838-01-10
Date of death
1899-05-15
Gender
male
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Sources of Information
- His Congressional appropriation acts and the New York harbor, 1898:t.p. (John W. Ambrose; New York)
- Nat. cyc. of Amer. biog.:v. 24, p. 132 (John Wolfe Ambrose; b. 1838; d. 1899)
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John Wolfe Ambrose--c.1880s
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File:John Wolfe Ambrose's Brooklyn Terminal at 39th Street Ferry.jpg
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File:John Wolfe Ambrose Statue.jpg
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File:John Wolfe Ambrose Statue Rededication Ceremony--May 15, 2018.jpg
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Wikipedia description:
John Wolfe Ambrose (January 10, 1838 – May 15, 1899) was an Irish-American engineer and developer. He is best known for guiding the development of sea channels within and leading into New York Harbor, ensuring New York's position as a center of world trade and shipping. He also implemented other large-scale improvements of the city's sanitation, road, and rail systems.
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