The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-14

,pany's operations in 1881, Mr.. Graham
was retained In charge OF the New River
division until some time af.erits comple-
ton. during which period. under tho li-
rectloh OF Mr. r., j. klmball, the presi-
dent OF the Norfolk and Western, he
was active in much Of the wonderful In
dustrial developments which Was brought
about SO largely blythe energy and fore
sight of that gentleman.
he severed his connection with the
Norfolk and Western In 1884 and re-
turned to- Philadelphia In order to ac-
cept the position OF engineer and man.
aEer OF the Camden Iron Works, in
which relation he remained until 1890,
when, by the recommendation OF Mr..
Nimbali, he was aDDoited engineer and
Supcrintendent Of the No:folk Company.
whose successful municipal Improve
incnts In the Sixth ward are so well and
widely recognized. Mr.. Graham is still
retained by that company In the same
Official capacity, and Is also the engineer
and superintendent OF the Client Com
pany under whose management the i'm
movements In Client arc being contin-
ued. s#
Mr.. Riddle, who is 4 native OF Peters
burg, Va, began his professional career
In 1850 with the United States Govern
nlent River and Harbor Department.
under the direction OF Gen. William p.
Craighlll. and was connected with vari-
Gus important work until 1890, when he
left the service OF The Government and
settled in Norfolk soon after, becoming.
associated with Mr.. Graham In the pros
ecutlon or the extensive improvements
OF the No:fok Company. On the compile
ton OF that work he opened an office In
norfolk ana carried on successful bust
ness on his own account until 1881
when he went into The firm Of which he
lis now Il member.
beSlueS other works or more or less
magnitude. Mr. Riddle designed and SUI
pe:V.scd The establishment of the New
City Park, and the terminal facilities
or the Norfolk and Carolina Company
were constructed under his supervision
MIR. Riddle has been for several years
the engineer for the local boa. Il or At
lantic CRY ward. and at present occu-
pies the position of superintendent OF the
city water department.
III 1879, on the recommendation Of the
Engineer Commissioner OF Washingto ton.
he was appointed by the Reform League
OF baltimore ntS It's expert engineer for
the purpose of examining into and re-
porting upon the quality and proper cost
OF the large amount Of sewerage and
paving done by the city during severa!
previous years.
OWING to his knowledge OF. and prac.t-
cal experience in engineering, REQUIRE
mcnts connected with halbor improve
mcnts and water front constructions,
NJ. Riddle il; regarded rs an expert IN
$3.50 iio'! -, ana nc HAS particular
charge of this branch OF the business, for
his firm
These gentlemen. either Individually
Or for their firm have been prominent
IN connection with the most Of the I'M
portant undertakings requiring cngln-
eering knowledge that have been exc
cutcd in the vicinity OF Norfolk for the
paEt six years.
They have been particularly active IN
the direction of modern mrnicipal re.
Quircments. covering sewerage and wa
ter systems and street improvements, in
which their experience has been large
and varied.