Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge | |
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Chair of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | |
In office 1921–1924 | |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Julian Gregory |
Personal details | |
Born | March 8, 1860 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 10, 1932 Manhattan, New York, U.S. | (aged 72)
Parent(s) | Alexander Ewing Outerbridge (1816–1900) Laura Catherine Harvey (1818–1867) |
Relatives | Mary Ewing Outerbridge, sister |
Known for | Homasote Outerbridge Crossing |
Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge (March 8, 1860 – November 10, 1932) was a businessman and promoter of patent fiberboard, and the first chairman of the interstate agency known then as the Port of New York Authority. The Outerbridge Crossing, a Port Authority bridge, was named for him.[1]