Walter Percy
CHRYSLER
(b.
2 April 1875
,
Wamego, Kansas, USA
d.
18 August 1940
,
Kings Point, New York, USA
)
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Walter Percy CHRYSLER was born 2 April 1875 in Wamego, Kansas, USA
Walter Percy CHRYSLER was the child of Henry CHRYSLER and Anna Maria BREYMANN and the grandchild of: (paternal) John Matthew CHRYSLER and Hannah LUNDYSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Walter Percy married Della Viola FORKER 6 June 1901 in Ellis, Ellis, Kansas, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Della Viola FORKER was born 20 February 1876 in Ellis, Ellis, Kansas, USA. Della Viola died 8 August 1938 in Long Island City, New York, USA.
Walter Percy CHRYSLER died 18 August 1940 in Kings Point, New York, USA.
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Walter Percy CHRYSLER was a Founder of the Chrysler Corporation.
Walter Percy CHRYSLER was a Founder of the Chrysler Corporation.
Family and Children of Walter Percy CHRYSLER
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Della Viola FORKER-- Date: 6 June 1901 Place: Ellis, Ellis, Kansas, USA
Children of Walter Percy CHRYSLER and Della Viola FORKER:
Thelma Irene CHRYSLER (b.13 February 1902, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA d. 20 August 1957, , New York, USA)
Bernice CHRYSLER (b.4 April 1906, Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA d. December 1979, Manhattan, New York, USA )
Walter Percy CHRYSLER (b.27 May 1909, Oelwein, Iowa, USA d. abt. 1957, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA)
John Forker CHRYSLER (b.7 January 1912, Bellevue, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA d. 7 May 1958, , New York, USA)
Della Viola FORKER-- Date: 6 June 1901 Place: Ellis, Ellis, Kansas, USAChildren of Walter Percy CHRYSLER and Della Viola FORKER:
Thelma Irene CHRYSLER (b.13 February 1902, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA d. 20 August 1957, , New York, USA) Bernice CHRYSLER (b.4 April 1906, Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA d. December 1979, Manhattan, New York, USA ) Walter Percy CHRYSLER (b.27 May 1909, Oelwein, Iowa, USA d. abt. 1957, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA) John Forker CHRYSLER (b.7 January 1912, Bellevue, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA d. 7 May 1958, , New York, USA)
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1875 Birth 2 April 1875
Wamego, Kansas, USA
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1901 Marriage / PartnerWalter Percy CHRYSLER and Della Viola FORKER 6 June 1901, Ellis, Ellis, Kansas, USA
He was 26 years old.
1902 Birth of ChildThelma Irene CHRYSLER was born 13 February 1902, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Walter Percy was 26 years old.
1906 Birth of ChildBernice CHRYSLER was born 4 April 1906, Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
Walter Percy was 31 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1909 Birth of ChildWalter Percy CHRYSLER was born 27 May 1909, Oelwein, Iowa, USA
Walter Percy was 34 years old.
1912 Birth of ChildJohn Forker CHRYSLER was born 7 January 1912, Bellevue, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Walter Percy was 36 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1925 - June 6 – The Chrysler Corporation is founded by Walter Percy Chrysler.
In 1925, on June 6th, the automotive industry saw a significant development with the founding of the Chrysler Corporation by Walter Percy Chrysler. Walter Chrysler was a prominent figure in the automobile world, known for his engineering expertise and business acumen. The creation of the Chrysler Corporation marked a new chapter in American car manufacturing, as the company aimed to compete with established giants like Ford and General Motors.
Chrysler's founding was a strategic move, coming at a time when the automotive industry was rapidly evolving. The company's focus on innovation and quality helped it quickly establish itself as a major player in the market. Chrysler introduced several successful models over the years, contributing to its growth and solidifying its position in the automotive industry.
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June 6, 1925
In 1925, on June 6th, the automotive industry saw a significant development with the founding of the Chrysler Corporation by Walter Percy Chrysler. Walter Chrysler was a prominent figure in the automobile world, known for his engineering expertise and business acumen. The creation of the Chrysler Corporation marked a new chapter in American car manufacturing, as the company aimed to compete with established giants like Ford and General Motors.
Chrysler's founding was a strategic move, coming at a time when the automotive industry was rapidly evolving. The company's focus on innovation and quality helped it quickly establish itself as a major player in the market. Chrysler introduced several successful models over the years, contributing to its growth and solidifying its position in the automotive industry.
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June 6, 1925
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)
, it is the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework, and it was the world's tallest building for 11 months after its completion in 1930...
Originally a project of real estate developer and former New York State Senator William H. Reynolds, the building was constructed by Walter Chrysler, the head of the Chrysler Corporation... wikipedia){kind=small}
Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. At 1,046 feet (319 m), it is the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework, and it was the world's tallest building for 11 months after its completion in 1930...
Originally a project of real estate developer and former New York State Senator William H. Reynolds, the building was constructed by Walter Chrysler, the head of the Chrysler Corporation... wikipedia
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law
1938 Death of Spouse/PartnerDella Viola FORKER died 8 August 1938, Long Island City, New York, USA
1940 Death 18 August 1940
Kings Point, New York, USA
He died at the age of 65.
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