Background
Bassett, William Austin was born on September 29, 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Isaac Austin and Annie Mary (Tuson) Bassett.
Bassett, William Austin was born on September 29, 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Isaac Austin and Annie Mary (Tuson) Bassett.
Bachelor of Science in C.E., Harvard, 1901.
With engineer corps, Pennsylvania R.R., 1901-1904. Engineering department, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1905-1907. Member of faculty, Carnegie Technology School, Pittsburgh, 1908-1910, also consultant practice.
Assistant chief editor Engineering Record, 1911-1912. Construction engineering New York Bureau Municipal Research, since 1912. Expert on roads.
Member National Municipal League, Harvard Association Engineers.
Married Grace Loring, March 30, 1905.