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Austin J. Tobin (Austin Joseph Tobin) was born on 25 May, 1903 in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., is an American businessman and director of the Port of New York Authority. Discover Austin J. Tobin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Austin Joseph Tobin |
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| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
25 May, 1903 |
| Birthday |
25 May |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Date of death |
8 February, 1978 |
| Died Place |
Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Austin J. Tobin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Austin J. Tobin height not available right now. We will update Austin J. Tobin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Austin J. Tobin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Austin J. Tobin worth at the age of 74 years old? Austin J. Tobin’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Austin J. Tobin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
Austin Joseph Tobin (May 25, 1903 – February 8, 1978) was an American businessman who served as the executive director of the Port of New York Authority, the precursor to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, from 1942 until 1972.
Tobin was born on May 25, 1903, to an Irish-American family in Brooklyn, New York City.
He was educated at the College of the Holy Cross and Fordham Law School.
Tobin joined the Port Authority in 1927, where he served the first 15 years of his career in the law department.
He started out as a law clerk, and was promoted to assistant general counsel in 1935.
In 1942, he was appointed as executive director of the Port Authority.
During his thirty years as executive director, the agency gained control of LaGuardia Airport, Idlewild (later renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport), and Newark Airport.
He oversaw the development of the original World Trade Center, the creation of the Lincoln Tunnel, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
When Mr. Tobin joined the agency as a law clerk it had 300 employees.
In 1966, Tobin received The Hundred Year Association of New York's Gold Medal Award "in recognition of outstanding contributions to the City of New York".
When he retired as executive director in 1972, the agency had 8,000 employees and an investment of $2.6‐billion in bridges, airports, ship terminals and other facilities, including the vast World Trade Center.
Tobin is noted for his difference of style from Robert Moses.
Most particularly, for his relocation of bus terminal tenants.
Furthermore, Tobin is also noted for prioritizing mass transit more so than Robert Moses.
Tobin and Moses worked together to help fund and build the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Throgs Neck Bridge.
He died on February 8, 1978, in Manhattan, New York City, at the age of 74.
In 1982, the Port Authority decided to rename the outdoor plaza at the World Trade Center, in his honor, as the Austin J. Tobin Plaza.
The centerpiece of the plaza was The Sphere, a 25-foot tall bronze sculpture designed by Fritz Koenig.
Tobin is widely known for authorizing the construction of the original World Trade Center, which was destroyed during the September 11 attacks in 2001.
The plaza was destroyed during the September 11 attacks in 2001.
The National September 11 Memorial now occupies the site.
