Alan Wood, Jr.

1834–1902 (age 68)

Industrialist

Biography

Alan Wood, Jr. built an industrial legacy on dedication to steel and iron production, guiding his family’s enterprises to serve the growing needs of a nation in transformation. His leadership was marked by an insistence on quality craftsmanship and fair treatment of those who labored beside him.

At The Woodlands he remained a steadfast civic figure, supporting educational and charitable causes that reflected his belief in progress and community. His industrial vision helped fuel the engines of prosperity in his era.