Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Frank Stevens Biography and Timeline

Follow John Frank Stevens through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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John Frank Stevens, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1905–1906Years on this page

1905

26 July 1905

Panama Canal Chief Engineer

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

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

Role range: 1905-1907

1906

29 June 1906

Lock Canal Plan

Chief Engineer · Panama Canal · Economy / Lock Canal Decision

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

Role range: 1905-1907

Records, sources and methodology

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