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William Mulholland

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Engineer and builder of the Los Angeles Aqueduct (1855-1935)

ScientistsLived 1855 to 1935 · aged 79
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William Mulholland was an Irish American self-taught civil engineer who was responsible for building the infrastructure to provide a water supply that allowed Los Angeles to grow into the largest city in California.

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The second Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades near Sylmar, Los AngelesThe second Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades near Sylmar, Los AngelesPortrait of William Mulholland with a surveyor's level, c. 1908-1913Portrait of William Mulholland with a surveyor's level, c. 1908-1913William Mulholland Memorial Fountain in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, on the site where Mulholland once lived[27]William Mulholland Memorial Fountain in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, on the site where Mulholland once lived[27]The remains of Owens River at Bishop Tuff: In 1913, the watercourse was diverted for irrigation and drinking water in Los Angeles.The remains of Owens River at Bishop Tuff: In 1913, the watercourse was diverted for irrigation and drinking water in Los Angeles.Dynamite found during sabotage incidents of Owens Valley Aqueduct, circa 1924Dynamite found during sabotage incidents of Owens Valley Aqueduct, circa 1924Mulholland Drive (orange) and Mulholland Highway (brown) within Los Angeles CountyMulholland Drive (orange) and Mulholland Highway (brown) within Los Angeles CountyAerial view of Mulholland Drive, Los AngelesAerial view of Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles

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William Mulholland was an Irish American self-taught civil engineer who was responsible for building the infrastructure to provide a water supply that allowed Los Angeles to grow into the largest city in California. As the head of a predecessor to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Mulholland designed and supervised the building of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, a 233-mile-long (375 km) system to move water from Owens Valley to the San Fernando Valley. The creation and operation of the aqueduct led to the disputes known as the California water wars. In March 1928, Mulholland's career came to an end when the St. Francis Dam failed just over 12 hours after he and his assistant gave it a safety inspection.

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Lived 1855 to 1935 · aged 79
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