Alfred C. Chapin
1848–1936 (age 88)
Industrialist
Biography
Alfred C. Chapin was an industrialist whose leadership in manufacturing supported the growth of American industry in the early twentieth century. Guided by practical insight and a respect for labor, he fostered enterprise while encouraging thoughtful stewardship of resources.
Chapin’s influential voice in civic affairs and his dedication to responsible industrial development remain part of his legacy, and he is commemorated at Woodlawn Cemetery.