Job Abbott
| Job Abbott | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
August 23, 1845 Andover, Massachusetts |
| Died |
August 18, 1896 (aged 50) Andover, Massachusetts |
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Engineering career | |
| Employer(s) | Dominion Bridge Company Limited |
Job Abbott (August 23, 1845 – August 18, 1896) was an American-born Canadian civil engineer who helped pioneer the construction of steel bridges in Canada, including many for the Canadian Pacific Railway, such as the 3,400 ft Lachine Bridge in Montreal, Quebec.
References
- Discovering heritage bridges on Ontario’s roads - D. J. Cuming, (Erin, Ont., 1983)