Frederick Graff
American hydraulic engineer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frederick Graff (27 August 1775 – 13 April 1847) was an American hydraulic engineer who designed and built the Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and unofficially invented the fire hydrant.
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Frederick Graff | |
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Born | 27 August 1775 |
Died | 13 April 1847 (1847-04-14) (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | hydraulic engineer |
Projects | Fairmount Water Works |
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