Augustus C. Gurnee
1855–1926 (age 71)
Railroad Executive
Biography
Augustus C. Gurnee brought vision and steadfastness to the railroad industry, helping to guide transportation networks that connected communities and advanced commerce. His leadership was marked by a belief in the importance of modern infrastructure and the people who maintained it.
He also supported civic life in Sleepy Hollow, remembering that great progress relies on solid partnerships between business and the public good.