William Phillips Hall

William Phillips Hall
Hall in 1896
Born(1864-02-01)February 1, 1864
DiedAugust 15, 1937(1937-08-15) (aged 73)
OccupationRailroad engineer
Known forinventor of railroad signals
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCharlotte Sophia Hollister
Children13
Parent(s)Thomas Seavey Hall
Sarah Katherine (Phillips) Hall

William Phillips Hall (February 1, 1864 – August 15, 1937) was a lay evangelist, railroad transportation executive, and electrical engineer. He founded the Hall Signal Company, headquartered in New York City, and invented signal mechanisms to improve railroad safety. He was involved with many other companies worldwide related to the railroad industry, and participated in various new reform and religious movements.

Hall Banjo style disc signals

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