William Rock

1872–1922 (age 50)

Businessman

Biography

William Rock (1872-1922) guided ventures in commerce during the early twentieth century with a focus on fair dealing and conscientious investment in the workers who powered his success.

He belonged to civic boards and encouraged apprenticeships, a pattern of civic-minded leadership remembered by those who visit his grave at Bowling Green.

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