Alexander, Archie
1888-1958 · Contribution: 1920s-1950s
Civil engineering for roads and bridges
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Impact on the world
Responsible for major infrastructure construction projects, including work related to the Whitehurst Freeway in Washington, D.C.
Life & background
A civil engineer who built a notable engineering and construction career, responsible for the construction of many roads and bridges across the United States.
Sources
- BlackPast.org; Encyclopedia.com
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