John Frank Stevens Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Frank Stevens, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1905–19062 events1 places

Chronological biography

1905

Panama Canal Chief Engineer26 July 1905

Economy / United States Canal Construction · Chief Engineer · Panama Canal

Stevens takes charge and reorganises the canal project's railway, housing and logistics.

1906

Lock Canal Plan29 June 1906

Economy / Lock Canal Decision · Chief Engineer · Panama Canal

Congress adopts a lock-canal design instead of a sea-level canal.

Titles and roles

Chief Engineer

Record provenance

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