Background
Harza, Leroy Francis was born on February 6, 1882 in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. Son of William Frederick and Clara Samantha (Jolley) Harza.
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Leroy Francis Harza, American engineer Awarded Citation, University of Wisconsin, 1949; John Croes Medal, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1950. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, A.S.M.E., American Institute Electrical Engineers, Western Society Engineers, Engineering, Institute Canada, Tau Beta Pi. Prpsbyn.; Mason.; Club: Engineers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, South Dakot State College, 1901, Doctor of Engineering, 1950. Bachelor of Science in Continuing education, University of Wisconsin, 1906, Civil Engineer, 1908.
Career
1 son, Richard Davidson, and stepson, Arthur Charles Hoffman. Instructor mathematics, Michigan Agricultural College, 1902-1904. Hydraulic engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1905-1906.
Consultant engineer investigation, design and construction of dams, hydraulic works, hydroelectric projects, bridges in the United States, Canada, Uruguay, Argentina, El Salvador, India, Philippines, France, Iraq.
President Harza Engineering Company, Chicago.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, A.S.M.E., American Institute Electrical Engineers, Western Society Engineers, Engineering, Institute Canada, Tau Beta Pi. Prpsbyn.; Mason.; Club: Engineers.
Connections
Married Zelma (Davidson) Hoffman, May 27, 1922.
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November 22, 1953 (aged 71) -
Resting place
Buried Brookings, South Dakot -
Nationality
American