William Mulholland (September 11, 1855 – July 22, 1935) was an Irish American self-taught civil engineer who was responsible for building the infrastructure to provide a water supply that …

William Mulholland (1855–1935) was a self-educated Irish-born American civil engineer who is best known for having designed and supervised the construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

Oct 19, 2001 · Mulholland Drive: Directed by David Lynch. With Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates. After a car wreck on Mulholland Drive renders a woman …

Sep 14, 2024 · William Mulholland built the Los Angeles aqueduct that brought water from the Owens Valley to Southern California before a dam tragedy ended his career.

The man who did more than any other to furnish that vital element to Los Angeles is William Mulholland, who for many years was chief engineer and general manager of the city-owned …

David Lynch's dreamlike and mysterious Mulholland Drive is a twisty neo-noir with an unconventional structure that features a mesmerizing performance from Naomi Watts as a …

Sep 15, 2014 · William Mulholland (1855-1935), an immigrant from Ireland, is infamous in the history of California water and the state’s water wars for both his far-sightedness and no-holds …

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William Mulholland, 1855–1935, American engineer, b. Belfast, Ireland. He arrived in Los Angeles in 1877, becoming a laborer for the local water company. Despite his lack of formal training, he …

Jan 16, 2025 · The street is named for William Mulholland (1855–1935), the LA superintendent of water and power, the engineer who carried out the transit plan that brought drinkable water …