Today in Wheeling History: June 5–John R. Dunlap, journalist, editor, and publisher of engineering magazines and books who attended Linsly Institute in Wheeling, passed away (1937).
John Robertson Dunlap was born in 1857 in Lexington, Kentucky, but his connection to Wheeling, West Virginia, began with his education at Linsly Institute. At just 18 years old, Dunlap started working in civil engineering, but his career soon pivoted toward journalism and publishing. By 1884, he had become the president and general manager of the “Daily Louisville Commercial”, a newspaper in Kentucky.
In 1889, Dunlap moved to New York City, where he launched several influential publications. His first magazine, “The India Rubber World”, debuted in 1889, followed by “Hardware” in 1890 and “The Engineering Magazine” in 1891. His most significant contribution came in 1895, with the creation of “The Engineering Index”, which later became part of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Dunlap’s publishing empire expanded further when his company merged into McGraw-Hill around 1917. His work in industrial management shaped business literature, and his publications influenced engineering and manufacturing practices. He passed away on June 5, 1937, leaving behind a legacy in technical journalism.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/2aru856a)
Photo caption and credit: Engineering Magazine was an American illustrated monthly magazine devoted to industrial progress, first published in 1891. The periodical was published under this title until October 1916. Sequentially, from Nov. 1916 to 1927, it was published as Industrial Management. (Wikiwand)
John Robertson Dunlap was born in 1857 in Lexington, Kentucky, but his connection to Wheeling, West Virginia, began with his education at Linsly Institute. At just 18 years old, Dunlap started working in civil engineering, but his career soon pivoted toward journalism and publishing. By 1884, he had become the president and general manager of the “Daily Louisville Commercial”, a newspaper in Kentucky.
In 1889, Dunlap moved to New York City, where he launched several influential publications. His first magazine, “The India Rubber World”, debuted in 1889, followed by “Hardware” in 1890 and “The Engineering Magazine” in 1891. His most significant contribution came in 1895, with the creation of “The Engineering Index”, which later became part of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Dunlap’s publishing empire expanded further when his company merged into McGraw-Hill around 1917. His work in industrial management shaped business literature, and his publications influenced engineering and manufacturing practices. He passed away on June 5, 1937, leaving behind a legacy in technical journalism.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/2aru856a)
Photo caption and credit: Engineering Magazine was an American illustrated monthly magazine devoted to industrial progress, first published in 1891. The periodical was published under this title until October 1916. Sequentially, from Nov. 1916 to 1927, it was published as Industrial Management. (Wikiwand)
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