Arthur D. Foote 1849-1933


A visionary civil engineer who initiated the colossal New York Canal project in Idaho. Although initially a financial failure, his design eventually irrigated much of the arid Boise River valley.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1849 to 1933
  • Born: Apr 15, 1849, Guilford, CT
  • Died: Aug 24, 1933, Grass Valley, CA

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30