Charles Hermany was born on October 9,1830, in Lynn Township, Pennsylvania to Salome and Samuel Hermany.
15 Facts About Charles Hermany
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Charles Hermany attended local schools and two terms at Minerva Seminary in Easton, Pennsylvania.
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Charles Hermany attended college and then worked on his father's farm for three years.
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Charles Hermany studied mathematics and engineering while practicing land surveying in the field.
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In 1853, Hermany moved to Cleveland, Ohio and accepted a position at the City Engineer's office.
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Charles Hermany assisted Theodore Scowden in designing the Louisville Water Works buildings.
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Charles Hermany became the chief engineer and superintendent of the Louisville Water Company on January 1,1861.
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Charles Hermany worked in that role for more than 25 years and designed water systems for Bowling Green, Kentucky and Frankfort, Kentucky.
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Charles Hermany was involved in the design of the River Pumping Station for the Cincinnati Water Works.
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Charles Hermany was elected as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers on January 6,1869.
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Charles Hermany was elected in November 1879 to the member of the board.
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Charles Hermany was elected vice president in 1891 and as president in 1904.
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Charles Hermany was the first president of the Engineers' and Architects' Club of Louisville and served for six terms.
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Charles Hermany's brother was the Pennsylvania German poet Edward Hermany.
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Charles Hermany was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville.