Howard S. Cullman

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
Nominated by	Al Smith
Personal details
Born	Howard Stix Cullman September 23, 1891
Died	June 29, 1972(1972-06-29) (aged 80) New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	Yale University

Howard S. Cullman (September 23, 1891 – June 29, 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]

Biography

Howard Stix Cullman was born on September 23, 1891, to millionaire Joseph F. and Zillah Stix Cullman; his grandfather Ferdinand Cullman had been a millionaire in the tobacco business.^[1] Cullman graduated from Yale University in 1913.^[1]

He worked closely with Austin Tobin,^[2] and was considered Tobin's "right-hand man".^[3] In 1945, Cullman was elected as chairman on 9–1 vote.^[4] From 1927 to 1969, Cullman was on the Board of the Port Authority. He was appointed to the board by Governor Al Smith.

Cullman was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's treasurer for his New York campaigns of 1928 and 1930.^[1]

In 1958, Dwight Eisenhower appointed Cullman Commissioner General, with the rank of Ambassador, for the Brussels World's fair.^[1]

See also

• Austin Tobin
• Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge
• Christopher O. Ward

References

1. Krebs, Albin (June 30, 1972). "Howard S. Cullman, 80, Of Port Authority Dies". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
2. "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". The New York Times. New York City. March 30, 1947. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
3. Doig, Jameson (2001). Empire on the Hudson. Columbia University Press.
4. "Cullman Elected by Port Authority; Chosen as Chairman After a Prolonged Contest for Position by 9-1". The New York Times. New York City. February 9, 1945. Retrieved January 20, 2021.