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Henry E. Huntington

American businessman (1850-1927) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 77

Henry Edwards Huntington was an American railroad magnate and collector of art and rare books. He settled in Los Angeles, where he owned the Pacific Electric Railway and substantial real estate interests.

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He was a major booster for Los Angeles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and many places in California are named after him.

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United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1927 · aged 77