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From: Frances Whitney <>
Subject: Re: [WHITNEY-L] WHITNEY ENGINEERS
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:05:04 -0700


My grandfather, Lewis J. Whitney, was an architect, engineer and contractor. He
built the highway, tunnels and bridges through the canyon in Zion National Park, as
well as many other projects, large and small. Dad learned at his side, and most of
us have followed along in our own small way.

frances, realizing that NORMAL people don't do their own remodeling
xoxoo

Shawn Whitney wrote:

> I know this sounds vain but my husband is 44 years old and is a Whitney who is
> still ingenious when it comes to building and engineering. He amazes me every
> day. Around the house he just "does it". I never think twice about him being
> able to solve any problem. Career wise, he is in the development end of resort
> hotel construction. He is the upfront man that tells the potential developer if
> it "can be done". I already see those traits in our 5 year old daughter. Such
> strong Whitney genes to inherit. Makes me jealous.
>
> Shawn Whitney
> Seattle, WA
>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello Marsha,
> > RE: WHITNEY RAILROAD ENGINEERS
> > I'm not sure about the definition of a railroad engineer however............
> > You brought up an interesting point. My family always told us that the
> > Whitneys had a trait that was extremely mechanical and inventive. My Uncle
> > Whitney and Great Grandfather James were ingenius when it came to building or
> > engineering.
> > Sara Whitney Dahl Madsen

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