Howard S. Cullman

Howard S. Cullman (1891–1972) was an American civil servant, philanthropist, and board member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for 42 years, serving as Chairman of the Board for ten years, from 1945 to 1955.[1]

Howard S. Cullman
Chairman of the Board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
In office 1945–1955
Preceded by	Frank Ferguson
Succeeded by	Donald V. Lowe
Board Member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
In office 1927–1969

Biography

He worked closely with Austin Tobin,[2] and was considered Tobin's 'right-hand man'.[3] Cullman was elected as Chairman on 9–1 vote.[4] From 1927 to 1969, Cullman was on the Board of the Port Authority.

Cullman was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's treasurer for his New York campaigns.[5]

In 1958, Dwight Eisenhower appointed Cullman Commissioner General, with the rank of Ambassador, for the Brussels World's fair.[6]

See also

• Austin Tobin
• Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge

References

1. Times, NY (June 1972). "Howard S Cullman 80 of Port Authority dies". article. New York City. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
2. Times, NY (March 1947). "NAME OF IDLEWILD TO BE CITY AIRPORT; Cullman Proposes the Change and O'Dwyer Promises His Aid in Making Shift ADDED PRESTIGE OBJECT Port Authority Head Turns Over to Mayor the Releases From 17 Old Contracts". article. New York City. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
3. Doig, Jameson (2001). Empire on the Hudson. Columbia University Press.
4. Times, NY (February 1945). "Cullman Elected by Port Authority Board". article. New York City. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
5. Times, NY (June 1972). "Howard S Cullman 80 of Port Authority dies". article. New York City. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
6. Times, NY (June 1972). "Howard S Cullman 80 of Port Authority dies". article. New York City. Retrieved January 20, 2021.