William Phillips Hall | |
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Born | Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | February 1, 1864
Died | August 15, 1937 Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 73)
Occupation | Railroad engineer |
Known for | inventor of railroad signals |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Charlotte Sophia Hollister |
Children | 13 |
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.
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