James Buchanan Eads
James Buchanan Eads was born on May 23, 1820. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About James Buchanan Eads
James Buchanan Eads (May 23, 1820 – March 8, 1887) was an American civil engineer and inventor. He held more than 50 patents and was known internationally. He designed and built the Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Louis, which was designated a National Historic Landmark.