Carl E Ellis

Charles Alton Ellis (1876–1949) was a professor, structural engineer and mathematician who was chiefly responsible for the structural design of the Golden Gate Bridge. Because of a dispute with Joseph Strauss, he was not recognized for his work when the bridge opened in 1937. His contributions were ultimately recognized at the bridge with a plaque installed in 2012. == Early life and education == Ellis was born in Parkman, Maine in 1876. He earned a degree in mathematics from Wesleyan Universi…