William F. Callahan
For other people with the same name, see William Callahan.
| William F. Callahan | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of Public Works | |
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In office 1934–1939 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. Lyman |
| Succeeded by | Herman A. MacDonald |
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In office 1946–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Cairnes |
| Succeeded by | John A. Volpe |
| Chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority | |
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In office 1952 – April 20, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | First |
| Succeeded by | John T. Driscoll |
William Francis Callahan (June 12, 1891 – April 20, 1964) was a Massachusetts civil servant who served as Commissioner of Public Works from and Chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority from 1952 until his death in 1964. Callahan developed the Master Highway Plan for Metropolitan Boston, which included the Southwest Corridor project. The Callahan Tunnel is named after his son who was killed in action during the Second World War. He died on April 20, 1964 in Massachusetts.[1]
References
- ↑ To, Spotal (April 24, 1964). "Callahan Funeral Attended by 1,000". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
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