Harry Morrison

  • American

Harry W Morrison (23 February 1885 - 19 July 1971) was an American contractor, notable for changing the face of the earth and as the founder of the Morrison Knudsen Company with Morris Hans Knudsen. - AsNotedIn

Notable Position Organization From To
Water boy, Timekeeper, Team Driver Bates and Rogers Construction Company 1901
Axman, Superintendent of Construction (1911-1912) US Bureau of Reclamation 1906 1912
Founder, Vice President, President Morrison Knudsen Corperation 1912 1960
Works about Harry Morrison

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1904/00/00 Construction begins on the Minidoka Dam. Harry Morrison works for Bates and Rogers Construction Company as time keeper. Work Minidoka Dam and Power Plant Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, ID
1904/00/00 Construction begins on the Minidoka Dam. Harry Morrison works for Bates and Rogers Construction Company as time keeper. Work Minidoka Dam and Power Plant Lake Walcott State Park, ID
1912/03/00 Harry Morrison and Morris Hans Knudsen establish the Morrison Knudsen Company. Founder
1954/00/00 Harry Morrison is placed on the cover of TIME Magazine as "The Man who has done more than anyone else to change the face of the earth". Life
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