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William Phillips Hall
1864-01-01 – 1932-01-01
Life & Legacy
William Phillips Hall (February 1, 1864 – August 15, 1937) was a lay evangelist, railroad transportation executive, and electrical engineer. He founded the Hall Signal Company, headquartered in New York City, and invented signal mechanisms to improve railroad safety. He was involved with many other companies worldwide related to the railroad industry, and participated in various new reform and religious movements.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, inventor
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q111796913 — wikidata View source
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