William Francis Deegan

William Francis Deegan (December 28, 1882 – April 3, 1932) was an architect, organizer of the American Legion, major in the Army Corps of Engineers, and Democratic political leader in New York City.

He studied architecture at Cooper Union and at age 35 served in World War I as a staff officer in the 105th Field Artillery.

[3] Deegan later joined the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a major, where he supervised the construction of military bases in the New York area under the command of General George W.

Advocacy for the rights of black people was a strong theme throughout Deegan's career, including during his position as Tenement House Commissioner.

[4] Deegan worked as an architect at a number of distinguished firms, including McKim, Mead & White; Post, Magnicke and Franke; and Starrett and van Vleck.

Deegan Rock East 138th Street, the Major William F. Deegan Expressway, and the Grand Concourse.
Deegan Rock is located at the junction of East 138th Street, the Major William F. Deegan Expressway, and the Grand Concourse.