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Bill Finch (other)
Bill Finch may refer to: * Bill Finch (architect) (1913–2003), American architect * Bill Finch (politician), mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut and former Connecticut State Senator See also * William Finch (other) {{hndis, Finch, Bill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Finch (architect)
James H. "Bill" Finch (1913 in Atlanta – July 28, 2003) was an American Architect and founder of architectural firm FABRAP. Early life and education Finch graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1936 with a BS Architecture. Career Finch was also a retired US Marine Lt. Colonel. He saw combat on Iwo Jima and was, at one part in the epic battle, Executive Officer of the battalion in the 28th Regiment which raised the flag on Mount Suribachi. He also saw service in the Korean War. Known as a modernist, in a city, he was also reported to have disliked excessive parking lots and unburied wires. Major projects he had a hand in include Atlanta Stadium (1965), Five Points MARTA Marta may refer to: People * Marta (given name), a feminine given name * Märta, a feminine given name * Marta (surname) :István Márta composer * Marta (footballer) (born 1986), Brazilian professional footballer Places * Marta (river), an ... station (1979), Coca-Cola headquarte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Finch (politician)
Bill Finch (born March 4, 1956) is an American retired politician who served as mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut for eight years after previously serving in the Connecticut Senate for seven years. As mayor, he was known for his strong environmentally friendly policies and his tax reform efforts, both of which received local and national praise. Finch lost his role as mayor when he was defeated in 2015 by former mayor and convicted felon, Joe Ganim in the 2015 Bridgeport, Connecticut mayoral election. He has since moved onto the private sector and rejected the idea of running for mayor again. Early life and family Finch grew up in Trumbull and Bridgeport. He attended the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, and while he was there served as the student representative to the University's Board of Trustees and was elected President of the undergraduate student government. He has four children, Aiden, As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |