Background
Hasskarl, Joseph F. was born on June 23, 1863 in Hazleton. Pennsylvania. Son of Review William R. (Doctor of Divinity) and Elizabeth (Language) H.
Hasskarl, Joseph F. was born on June 23, 1863 in Hazleton. Pennsylvania. Son of Review William R. (Doctor of Divinity) and Elizabeth (Language) H.
Student Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1880-1883.
Began as civil and hydraulic engineer, at Chicago, 1884. Served as principal or chief engineer, Philadelphia District, United States Engineer Department. Director Department of Wharves, Docks and Ferries.
Philadelphia, 1909-1912.
Commissioner new water supply for Philadelphia, 1920-1924. Chairman Harbor and Navigation Committee of Philadelphia Chamber Commerce.
Had charge various dredging enterprises, requiring removal of more than 50,000,000 cubic yards of material from rivers and harbors. Designed and built breakwater at entrance of Delaware Bay.
First reinforced concrete pier (fireproof) in America.
Mason.
Married M. Clara Baggy, June 17, 1913.