Idaho
Society of Professional Engineers
PO Box 170239, Boise, ID 83717-0239 208-426-0636 Fax: 208-426-0639 E-Mail: ispe@idahospe.org
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PO Box 170239, Boise, ID 83717-0239 208-426-0636 Fax: 208-426-0639 E-Mail: ispe@idahospe.org |
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Sam Barton, P.E. Sam is a product of The University Of Idaho Engineering School Class of 1938. WW II Navy Veteran serving in the Mediterranean. Technical Achievement: In 1950 Sam opened his consulting engineering practice from his home as S. M. Barton Engineer. Sam performed many surveys and designs for cities, highway departments, and airports. His first job was the Caldwell Airport. With a combination of Sam’s diligence and dedicated partners, The firm grew so that by 1970 it was known as Barton Stoddard Milhollin And Higgins, and became the Northwest District office ff International Engineering Co., a part of Morrison Knudsen. Sam stayed on as Manager of the International Engineering Northwest District until he retired, having led the firm to be one of the most dominant in the Boise area, and performing services all over the Northwest. During this time Sam did the vast majority of the engineering for the Boise Air Terminal from 1950 until his retirement in 1979. Economic Contributions Sam was a leader in bringing Aerial Mapping to Idaho. This new technology measured terrain utilizing stereo cameras in airplanes, providing precise maps for Final Design. Sam built on his U.S. Navy experience to bring this capability into civilian use. Other Contributions Over these many years Sam has worked diligently for the improvement of his community and Region, including among other contributions:
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National Engineers Week - Future City Competition
Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
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