Jacob F. Schoellkopf

Jacob Friedrich Schoellkopf (November 15, 1819 – September 15, 1899) was a pioneer in harnessing the hydroelectric power of Niagara Falls.

Jacob Friedrich Schoellkopf
Born
Jakob Friedrich Schöllkopf

(1819-11-15)November 15, 1819
DiedSeptember 15, 1899(1899-09-15) (aged 79)
Buffalo, New York, United States
Resting placeForest Lawn Cemetery
OccupationBusiness magnate
Spouse
Christiana T. Duerr
(m. 1848)
Children7, including Arthur and Jacob
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