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He made a brief return in 1904 to assist in restructuring the company, but his era of industry leadership was over. His design and influence persisted well into the mid-20th century, with millions of miles of roads paved under his early innovations.
Barber’s companies continued operations sporadically until 1981, with the final sale of assets marking the end of a legacy built on asphalt.
Final Years and Legacy
Azzie Barber passed away in April 1909 at the age of 66 from pneumonia while residing at his Ardsley Towers estate in New York. His death signaled the end of an era of opulence; his magnificent homes either fell into decay or were demolished to make way for modern developments.