Harry E. Atkinson
Harry E. Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| 21st Mayor of Newport News, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 1974 – July 1, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | J. William Hornsby |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. Ritchie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Eugene Atkinson February 6, 1920 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 2001 (aged 81) Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lora Catherine Thompson
(m. 1943) |
| Parent(s) | Joseph J Atkinson Lucille Kempton |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Harry Eugene Atkinson (February 6, 1920 – June 30, 2001)[1] was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from July 1, 1974 to July 1, 1976.[2] His single term in office saw the development of two major landmark buildings in the city's midtown area - the Rouse Tower office complex in 1974[3] and Newmarket North Mall in 1975. Also completed during Atkinson's term was the first span of the four-lane James River Bridge that would eventually replace the original two-lane bridge.[4]
After serving as mayor, Atkinson led a group of Newport News citizens and the Newport News Historical Commission in creating Potter's Field, a city park on the former site of the Warwick County Poor Farm.
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Harry E. Atkinson's obituary". Archived from the original on 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
- ^ "Mayors, City of Newport News," provided by Newport News Office of Intergovernmental and Community Relations, 2005
- ^ "Hunt on for New Tenant for Renovated Rouse Tower". Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2010-09-09.
- ^ "James River Bridge (US-17)".
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