Background
Crimmins, John Daniel was born on May 18, 1844 in at New York, New York, United States. Son of Thomas and Johanna (O’Keefe) Crimmins.
Crimmins, John Daniel was born on May 18, 1844 in at New York, New York, United States. Son of Thomas and Johanna (O’Keefe) Crimmins.
Educated St. Francis Xavier College.
Partner in his father’s contracting business, 1864. In 1873, head of the firm. Built many important public works in New York and elsewhere, often employing as many as 12,000 men.
Has been New York City park commissioner and Democratic presidential elector. Member Constitutional Convention. Several times chosen as arbitrator to settle strikes.
President Metropolitan Traction Company, Essex & Hudson Land Improvement Company. Vice-president, director New York Mortgage & Security Company. Director 5th Avenue Bk., Chelsea Realty Company, United States Realty & Improvement Company, Pennsylvania Tunnel & Terminal Railroad Company, United States Realty & Improvement Company, Encyclopædia Press.
Trustee Provident Loan Society of New York Trustee or manager in a number of Catholic charitable instns. Created Knight Commander Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Leo XIII, 1901.
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