Eugene Lentilhon
1869–1932 (age 63)
Biography
Eugène Lentilhon, civil engineer born in 1869, championed large-scale infrastructure projects that strengthened Lyon’s bridges, waterways, and public buildings, seeking practical solutions that withstood both winter floods and the demands of modern industry.
He approached each commission with a calm attention to detail and concern for the families who depended on safe streets, and his legacy is honored near the Guillotière New Cemetery, which holds the restful quiet he once sought for the city’s future.