William Barclay Parsons (April 15, 1859 - May 9, 1932) was an American civil engineer. He founded the firm that became Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the largest American civil engineering firms.
Parsons received a bachelor's degree from Columbia College in 1879, and a second from Columbia's School of Mines in 1882. He later served as chairman of the University's board of trustees.
Parsons designed the Cape Cod Canal. He was also Chief Engineer of ...
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Date of birth:
- Apr 15, 1859
Date of death:
- May 9, 1932 (age 73 years)
