David Barnard Steinman was an American civil engineer. He was the designer of the Mackinac Bridge and many other notable bridges, and a published author. He grew up in New York City's lower Manhattan, and lived with the ambition of making his mark on the Brooklyn Bridge that he lived under. In 1906 he earned a bachelor's degree from City College and in 1909, a Master of Arts from Columbia University and a Doctorate in 1911. He also received an honorary Doctor of Science in Engineering on 15 April 1952 from degree mill Sequoia University, but would distance himself from it soon after a 1957 inquiry raised doubts over its legitimacy, and did not mention the qualifications in his biographies. He was awarded the Franklin Institute's Louis E. Levy Medal in 1957.
David B. Steinman, American engineer, designed the Mackinac Bridge (born 1886)
On August 21, in the year 1960, David B. Steinman, American engineer, designed the Mackinac Bridge (born 1886). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 21, one of 404 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including David B. Steinman. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 21, 1960 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 4 July 2026.
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