John McShain
John McShain (December 21, 1896 – September 9, 1989) was an American building contractor known as "The Man Who Built Washington".
John McShain | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 21, 1896 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 1989 (aged 92) Killarney, Republic of Ireland |
| Resting place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | La Salle University (BA) |
| Known for | "The Man Who Built Washington" |
| Spouse |
Mary McShain (m. 1927) |
| Children | 1 |
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Irish immigrants, McShain graduated from St. Joseph's Preparatory School in 1918 after having attended La Salle College High School for several years. He later graduated from La Salle University, earning a bachelor's degree.
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