Edmund B. Hayes
Edmund B. Hayes, also known as General Edmund Hayes, (1849–1923) was an engineer and businessman who built bridges and manufactured autos. He was a pioneer investor in the development of electrical power from Niagara Falls. His company installed the Steel Arch Bridge over the Niagara River and made the first power plant on the Canadian side of the river.
Brig. Gen. Edmund B. Hayes | |
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| Born | January 18, 1849 |
| Died | October 19, 1923 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Known for | Union Bridge Company, Lackawanna Steel Company, Buffalo Bolt Company |
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