Background
Hammond, Laurens was born on January 11, 1895 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of William Andrew and Ida Louise (Strong) Hammond.
Hammond, Laurens was born on January 11, 1895 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of William Andrew and Ida Louise (Strong) Hammond.
Mechanical Engineering, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, 1916.
Founder, Hammond Organ Company, Chairman of the Board to 1960. Founder Hammond Clock Company Inventions include differential mercurial barometer, organ, stereoscopic motion pictures, various stage effects for Ziegfeld, electric clock, parts for guided missiles. Consultant United States Air Corps, 1940-1943.
Served as captain, engineers, United States Army, 1917-1919.
Married Mildred Anton-Smith, September 1, 1924 (deceased). Married second, Roxana Scoville, October 25, 1955. Children: Mildred, Margaret.