William Hepburn Armstrong

1824–1919 (age 95)

Industrialist/Engineer

Biography

William Hepburn Armstrong was born in 1824 and pursued a career in engineering and industry that shaped the infrastructure of his era. He combined technical understanding with a talent for organization, contributing to the growth of transportation and manufacturing ventures that connected communities.

He believed that well-planned industry could lift up the people it served, and he championed civic projects that reflected that conviction. His work left behind a legacy of thoughtful stewardship and a commitment to building for future generations.