George Bates Nichols Tower

Civil engineer, Military Person

1834 – 1889

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Who was George Bates Nichols Tower?

George Bates Nichols Tower was an American civil and mechanical engineer and Union naval officer during the American Civil War. He served for at least part of his term of service on the USS Canandaigua as chief engineer. He was also a Chandler Instructor in civil engineering at Dartmouth College.

In 1874, he wrote Instructions on Modern American Bridge Building.

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Born
1834
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • Dartmouth College
Died
1889

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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