Charles Gustavus Roebling

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Charles Roebling designed and invented a huge 80 ton wire rope machine and founded the town of Roebling, New Jersey where the John A. Roebling's Sons company steel mill was built.

He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduating from that institution in 1871 with a degree in Civil Engineering. In 1877, he became president of the John A. Roebling's, Sons Company and maintained that position until his death. During his tenure as president, the company expanded their facilities at the original Trenton location and created new a Buckthorn plant in South Trenton and an extensive facility in Roebling, New Jersey. All of the new factories and machinery constructed and used by the company were designed by Charles G., himself.

He died at his home at 333 West State Street in Trenton, New Jersey

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