Austin J. Tobin
American businessman and director of the Port of New York Authority / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Austin Joseph Tobin (May 25, 1903 – February 8, 1978) was an American businessman who served as the executive director of the Port of New York Authority, the precursor to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, from 1942 until 1972.[1]
Quick Facts Director of the Port of New York Authority, Preceded by ...
Austin J. Tobin | |
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Director of the Port of New York Authority | |
In office 1942–1972 | |
Preceded by | John E. Ramsey |
Succeeded by | Matthias Lukens |
Personal details | |
Born | Austin Joseph Tobin (1903-05-25)May 25, 1903 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 8, 1978(1978-02-08) (aged 74) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Education | College of the Holy Cross Fordham University |
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Tobin is widely known for authorizing the construction of the original World Trade Center, which was destroyed during the September 11 attacks in 2001.