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10. Juni 2020 · William Fisk Harrah was born on September 2, 1911, in South Pasadena, California. Although William’s father favored education and was himself a lawyer, Bill never finished his studies in mechanical engineering at UCLA, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Instead, he worked at the family’s businesses along the boardwalk at Venice Beach in Southern California. The hot ...
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 9288114. Source citation. Founder of Harrah's Casino Hotels. Having been fascinated with cars in his childhood and teens, he studied mechanical engineering at UCLA until the stock-market crash of 1929. He then worked at his family's business, where a Bingo-like game was played. At age 20 he bought the business.
30. Apr. 2022 · William Fisk Harrah (September 2, 1911 – June 30, 1978) was an American businessman and the founder of Harrah's Hotel and Casinos, now part of Caesars Entertainment. Early years and education Harrah was born in South Pasadena, California, the son of attorney and politician, John Harrah.
William Fisk Harrah was born on 2 September 1911 in South Pasadena, California, USA. He was married to Verna Harrah, Carlson, Roxanna, Burger, Mary, Bobbie Gentry, Batchelor, Thelma and Scherry Teague. He died on 30 June 1978 in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. ...
1. Jan. 1981 · 2.0 out of 5 stars William Fisk Harrah. Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2013. Verified Purchase. The writing was OK but the subject matter was questionable as he was not a nice person. The only good thing about him was his wonde ...
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5. Okt. 2011 · William Fisk Harrah : the life and times of a gambling magnate by Mandel, Leon. Publication date 1982 Topics Harrah, William, Gamblers Publisher Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Contr ...
