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November Technical Speaker 1
The Houston and Texas Central Railroad in the Development of Houston and Dallas
Mr. Jerry R. Rogers, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, Distinguished M.ASCE
The cities of Houston and Dallas began growing rapidly after railroads began building lines from and through the cities, bringing many new residents. The Houston and Texas Central Railroad, beginning its name in 1856 to 1934, was the longest early railroad in Texas connecting Houston and Dallas around 1872. This presentation notes the rapid population growth, primarily due to railways, in Dallas and Houston from 1870 to 1890. Railroad stations in Dallas and Houston (SP Grand Central Station and Union Station) will be reviewed, as well as founders and early civil engineers of the H & TC. The presentation closes with the new Texas Central Railway, a new high-speed passenger rail system that will connect Dallas and Ft. Worth with Houston.
Jerry R. Rogers, Ph.D, P.E., D.WRE, Distinguished M.ASCE
1. Retired as Assoc. Professor Emeritus - Civil & Envir. Engr. - U. of Houston (1970-2013)
2. Past ASCE National Vice President - 2001-2003, ASCE National Executive Committee
3. ASCE District Director: 1992-1995; Co-Founder- EWRI
4. Served as President of the Texas Section ASCE and Houston Branch ASCE
5. Served as National President, Board Member of American Water Resources Assoc.
6. Founding Chair- EWRI History & Heritage Committee, ASCE National History Publications
7. President: Engineers Council of Houston
8. Editor or Co-Editor and Coordinator of 7-8 ASCE or EWRI National History Publications
9. Local Chair: ASCE Water Systems '79- WRPMD Conf. - Houston/Mexico City
10. Chair: ASCE Water Forum '81 - San Francisco
11. Founder, Board Member of American Academy of Water Resources Engineers
12. National Member: Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. - ASCE (2012-2018)
Awards for Dr. Jerry Rogers:
1. Houston Engineer of the Year- NSPE/TSPE; Texas and San Jacinto Young Engineer of the Year- NSPE/TSPE
2. Awards of Honor: ASCE Houston Branch and ASCE Texas Section
3. ASCE Texas: Professional Service Award, Lifetime Service Award, and John Focht Citizen Engineer Award
4. ASCE National Awards: William Wisely American Civil Engineer Award, ASCE National Excellence in Civil Engineering Education Award, ASCE National Distinguished Member, EWRI Lifetime Service Award, WRPMD Service to Profession Award
