Background
Baker, Harold Wallace was born on February 14, 1889 in Oneida, New York, United States. Son of William M. and Fannie (Wallace) Baker.
Baker, Harold Wallace was born on February 14, 1889 in Oneida, New York, United States. Son of William M. and Fannie (Wallace) Baker.
Bachelor of Engineering in C.E., Union College, 1911, honorary Doctor of Science, 1936.
Engineering work on Coleman DuPont Road, Delaware then assistant engineer for State of New York on barge, canal and highway construction, later with Ludlum Steel Company, Watervliet, New York. Civil engineer Rochester (New York) Bureau Municipal Research, 1921-1924. Commissioner Public Works, City of Rochester, 1924-1932.
Director construction District of Columbia, 1932-1934. City manager Rochester, January 1934-June 1940. Supervisor safety and fire protection Eastman Kodak Company from 1940.
Commander C.E. Corps, United States Naval Reserve on active duty Navy Department, Washington, District of Columbia, from 1941.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association, International City Mgrs. Association, Psi Upsilon, Sigma Xi. Mason (Shriner).; Club: University.
Married Ethel M. Froass, April. Children: Wallace Froass, Jean Pauline.