William H. Latham

William H. Latham (November 9, 1903 – January 15, 1987) was a senior engineer with the New York Power Authority.[1][2]

Prior to being responsible for the Niagara Project Latham had been in charge of the Power Authorities first hydroelectric project on the St Lawrence River.[1][3] In 1956, when he was appointed to direct the construction of the Power Authority's Niagara Project, it was the largest project of its kind in the world.

New York Power Authority's primary icebreaker, the William H. Latham, is named after him.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "William Latham, 83; Guided Niagara Project". New York Times. 1987-01-19. Retrieved 2009-02-17. mirror
  2. ↑ "Power Unit Says New Site Will Cut Road" (PDF). Auburn Citizen. 1958-11-25. Retrieved 2009-02-17. mirror
  3. ↑ John O'Reilly (1956-09-10). "The St. Lawrence Gets A Face Lifting To Help Trade And Industry, But Sportsmen And Wildlife Will Also Profit From Power". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-02-17. mirror
  4. ↑ Dan Miner (2008-02-14). "POWER AUTHORITY: Storm puts NYPA on ice". Niagara Gazette. Retrieved 2009-02-17. mirror
  5. ↑ "Niagara Power Project". New York Power Authority. Retrieved 2009-02-11. mirror



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