Henry E. Huntington

Entrepreneur

Birthday February 27, 1850

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE May 23, 1927 (77)

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About

Railroad magnate best known as the owner of Pacific Electric Railway and for his historic contributions to the city of Los Angeles.

Before Fame

He worked with his uncle at the Southern Pacific Transportation Company.

Trivia

He was also an avid art collector who owned a multitude of rare books.

Family Life

He was married to Mary Alice Prentice and Arabella Huntington.

Associated With

He and Edward Harriman were both prominent figures in the American railroad industry.