John D. Spreckels
American newspaper publisher, railway entrepreneur, philanthropist (1853–1926) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Diedrich Spreckels (August 16, 1853 – June 7, 1926), the son of German-American industrialist Claus Spreckels, founded a transportation and real estate empire in San Diego, California, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The entrepreneur's many business ventures included the Hotel del Coronado and the San Diego and Arizona Railway, both of which are credited with helping San Diego develop into a major commercial center.
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John Diedrich Spreckels | |
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Born | (1853-08-16)August 16, 1853 |
Died | June 7, 1926(1926-06-07) (aged 72) |
Spouse(s) | Lillie Siebein, 47 years (1877-1924) |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Claus Spreckels Anna Christina Mangels |
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Upon his death he was eulogized as "One of America's few great Empire Builders who invested millions to turn a struggling, bankrupt village into the beautiful and cosmopolitan city San Diego is today."[1]