Henry E. Huntington

Henry Edwards Huntington (February 27, 1850, Oneonta, New York–May 23, 1927, Philadelphia) was an American railroad magnate and collector of art and rare books. Born in Oneonta, New York, Huntington settled in Los Angeles, where he owned the Pacific Electric Railway as well as substantial real estate interests. In addition to being a businessman and art collector, Huntington was a major booster for Los Angeles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Henry E. Huntington
Birth dateFebruary 27, 1850
Birth place
Oneonta New York
Date of deathMay 23, 1927
Place of death
Philadelphia
Spouse
Arabella Huntington

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