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Collis Potter Huntington (October 22, 1821 – August 13, 1900) [2] was an American industrialist and railway magnate.
Collis Potter Huntington war einer der Eisenbahn-Tycoone der Vereinigten Staaten. Er ist einer der Big Four, zusammen mit Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins und Charles Crocker, die mit dem Bau der Bahnstrecke der Central Pacific Railroad den westlichen Teil der ersten transkontinentalen Bahnverbindung in den USA errichteten.
6. Juni 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Collis P. Huntington, a Connecticut-born entrepreneur who became a key player in building the first transcontinental railroad. Discover how he rose from humble beginnings in Harwinton to amass a fortune and influence in politics and business.
Collis P. Huntington (born Oct. 22, 1821, Harwinton, Conn., U.S.—died Aug. 13, 1900, Raquette Lake, N.Y.) was an American railroad magnate who promoted the Central Pacific Railroad’s extension across the West, making possible the first transcontinental railroad in 1869.
4. März 2024 · Collis Potter Huntington was an iconic figure who left a lasting imprint on the railroad industry in the United States. Born on October 22, 1821, in Harwinton, Connecticut, Huntington displayed a keen interest in trade and entrepreneurship during his early years.
Learn about the life and career of Collis Huntington, one of the founders of the Central Pacific Railroad. He was a shrewd businessman, a lobbyist, and a rival of the Union Pacific.
23. Apr. 2024 · Central Pacific Railroad, American railroad company founded in 1861 by a group of California merchants known later as the “Big Four” ( Collis P. Huntington, Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, and Charles Crocker ); they are best remembered for having built part of the first American transcontinental rail line.
