James Goold Cutler
1848–1927 (age 79)
inventor
Biography
James Goold Cutler (1848–1927) was an inventor and civic leader whose ingenuity produced the mail chute, a device that markedly improved the safety and efficiency of office buildings. His inventive mind was matched by a dedication to civic progress, and he served his community with the same careful attention he gave to every engineering challenge.
He is remembered for blending practical invention with public-minded leadership, and his contributions continue to inspire innovators who seek to serve the common good; he is interred at Mount Hope Cemetery.