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[1] Memoir prepared by Ole K. Olsen, Esq.
CHARLES ALFRED HASBROUCK, M. Am. Soc. C.E.[2]
Died February 1st, 1910.
Charles Alfred Hasbrouck was born at Forest Home, a suburb of Ithaca, N.Y., on July 31st, 1864. After studying in the schools at Ithaca, he entered Cornell University in 1880, from which, after completing a course in Civil Engineering, he was graduated in 1884, the youngest member of his class.
In July, 1884, Mr. Hasbrouck entered upon his professional career as Assistant Engineer of the Detroit Bridge and Iron Company, continuing with that firm until 1888. From August to November, 1888, he was employed with the King Bridge Company as Assistant Engineer.
In November, 1888, he was appointed Assistant Chief Engineer of the American Bridge Works, of Chicago, specializing in bridge and structural engineering.
In May, 1900, Mr. Hasbrouck was made Contracting Manager of the American Bridge Company, of New York, in charge of railroad structures on the Western Division, which position he held until his health failed. Thus, after 24 years of active service in his Profession, he was obliged to give up all work.
On June 14th, 1893, Mr. Hasbrouck was married to Miss Mary Fobes, of Cresco, Iowa, who died in 1907.