Henry H. Houston
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Henry H. Houston (October 3, 1820 – June 21, 1895) was a leading Philadelphia businessman and philanthropist. He worked in iron and transportation industries and invested in oil and precious metal concerns. He sat on boards of a number of railroad organizations and he was trustee of the University of Pennsylvania and Washington and Lee University. He developed Wissahickon Heights, an exclusive community in western Chestnut Hill.
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Henry H. Houston | |
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Born | (1820-10-03)October 3, 1820 |
Died | June 21, 1895(1895-06-21) (aged 74) |
Occupation(s) | Railroad executive, investor in oil and precious metals, developer |
Known for | Railroad businessman and philanthropist |
Spouse | Sarah S. Bonnell |
Relatives | Sam Houston (grand nephew)[1][2][lower-alpha 1] |
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