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William Mulholland
William Mulholland is a self-taught Irish-American civil engineer who is responsible for building infrastructure to supply water, making Los Angeles the largest city in California. As the head of the Los Angeles Department of Electricity and Water, Mulholland designed and overseen the construction of the Los Angeles Viaduct, a 233-mile system to transport water from Owens Valley to San Fernando Valley. The creation and operation of the plumbing resulted in a dispute known as the Underwater War in California. In March 1928, Mulholland's career ended when the Dam St. Francis broke down just over 12 hours after he and his assistant checked the safety.
BornWilliam Mulholland, September 11, 1855, Belfast, Ireland, United Kingdom
DiedJuly 22, 1935, Los Angeles, California
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale, California
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationO'Connell school
OccupationCivil engineer
Years active1878–1929
EmployerBureau of Water Works and Supply
Known forBuilding the water system of Los Angeles
SuccessorHarvey Van Norman

About William Mulholland

Engineer William Mulholland was born in Ireland on September 11, 1855. He dies at the age of 79, on July 22, 1935.

Oversaw the construction of waterways that transformed Los Angeles from a sleepy village to a world-class metropolis.

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William Mulholland before becoming famous

William Mulholland was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1855 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

At the age of 15, he ran away from home and joined the British Merchant Navy.

Achievement of William Mulholland

The Los Angeles Aqueduct was built under his supervision.

William Mulholland's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Hugh Mulholland Jr., his brother, was a harness manufacturer and nurseryman.

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In his film Chinatown, Director Roman Polanski constructed a fictitious depiction of him.

William Mulholland Income & Net worth

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Latest information about William Mulholland updated on March 14 2023.