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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

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q111796913 — wikidata View source

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