Paul A. Schoellkopf
| Paul Arthur Schoellkopf | |
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| Born |
March 7, 1884 Niagara Falls, New York |
| Died | September 30, 1947 (aged 63) Buffalo, New York |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery (Niagara Falls, New York) |
| Residence | Lewiston, New York |
| Education | Cascadilla School |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Spouse(s) | Mattie Irwin (Penn) Schoellkopf |
| Children | Paul A. Schoellkopf Jr. |
| Parent(s) |
Arthur Schoellkopf Jessie (Gluck) Schoellkopf |
Paul Arthur Schoellkopf (March 7, 1884 – September 30, 1947) was an American industrialist and the third generation of Schoellkopf's to manage the hydroelectric power plants of Niagara Falls. Schoellkopf served as chairman of the Buffalo Niagara Electric Corporation and was a trustee of Cornell University.
Paul A. Schoellkopf was born in Niagara Falls, New York on March 7, 1884 to Arthur Schoellkopf (1856-1913) and Jessie (Gluck) Schoellkopf (1856-1928). Schoelkopf's father, Arthur, served as mayor of Niagara Falls from March 1896 – March 1897. Paul studied at the Cascadilla School in Ithaca, New York and the University Preparatory School before entering Cornell University, where he was a member of the Quill and Dagger society and graduated in 1906.
After graduation, he entered the family business and in 1913, succeeded his father as general manager and treasurer of the Hydraulic Power Company of Niagara Falls. When the company merged with the Niagara Falls Power Company in 1919, Schoellkopf became president of the combined organization. He held that position until his death in 1947.
In 1925, the Niagara Falls Power Company joined with other operating western New York utilities to form the Buffalo, Niagara and Eastern Power Corporation, with Schoellkopf as president. He held this position until 1929 when he was elected chairman of the board of directors. Also in 1929, several major utility companies serving a large part of New York were merged into the Niagara Hudson Power Company, which Schoellkopf served as president until 1933.
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