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The most prominent men of Trail in 1902 on the front steps of William Devitt's house on the corner of Cedar Avenue and Helena Street. Front L-R: Ald. James Dawson, Mayor E.S. Topping, D.J. Jelly, Ald. Noble Binns, City Treasurer F.W. Warren.  Middle:  J.H. Schofield. Third row sitting: Ald. Alexander Steele, R.H. Coleman, W.J. Devitt, Rev. Irvine, T.W. Coleman, R. E. Strong. Back row:  Ald. Jim Byers, Dr. R. M. Perdue, Ald. Bill Furnell. S.S. Nakusp at Trail Creek.  The "Nakusp" was one of several sternwheelers that plied the waters of the Columbia River, and regularly stopped at the Trail Creek Landing with supplies and miners. A view of downtown Trail from the end of Cedar Avenue, showing the Hanna Opera House at front right.
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Robert Rowlands
Robert was born in Trail in 1936. He received his Bachelor of Applied Science from UBC, and a Masters and PHD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois.

Upon graduation, Robert was employed as a Researcher at the IIT Research Institute. In 1975, he became the Professor at the University of Wisconsin in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Robert has had a distinguished career in mechanical engineering. He was twice awarded the Attenyi Award from the Society for Experimental Mechanics for best research paper of the year. He also received the Frocht Award of the Society for Experimental Mechanics. He is a Fellow of the Society for Experimental Mechanics and the American Society of Mechanical Engineering.

He lectured on a variety of mechanical engineering courses at the University and also lectured throughout the United States and abroad. He also participated in many international conferences.
Robert provided support for the University of Wisconsin?s program for minority students during the summer months and received funding for the past 30 years from the US Military, the Federal Government and private industry.

Robert served on a variety of committees within the University at the Administration and academic levels.

Finally, Robert serves as a consultant to research institutes, government, private business and industry, and engineering organizations.

Robert is a leader in mechanical engineering and his contribution to his profession, his University and his students is exemplary.


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