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Henry Edwards Huntington (February 27, 1850 – May 23, 1927) was an American railroad magnate and collector of art and rare books. Huntington settled in Los Angeles, where he owned the Pacific Electric Railway as well as substantial real estate interests.
- Arabella Huntington
Arabella Duval Huntington (née Yarrington; c. 1850/1851 –...
- Huntington Library
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens,...
- Arabella Huntington
May 19, 2024 · Henry E. Huntington was an American railroad magnate and collector of rare books. Henry was the nephew of the railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington. He ultimately held important executive positions with several railroads and promoted the development of electric railways and utilities in Los.
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May 27, 2020 · Clara Huntington, a trained artist and sculptor, created a marble bas-relief of her father, the railroad magnate and library founder, in his last years. The sculpture was unveiled at The Huntington in 1930 and is now displayed outside the Rose Hills Foundation Garden Court.
Feb 27, 2020 · Learn about the life and passions of Henry E. Huntington, a railroad magnate and founder of the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Discover his rare book, art, and ephemera collections, and how he built his mansion and estate in San Marino, California.
Aug 30, 2019 · Learn how Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) transformed his private estate into a public institution and envisioned a world-class city in Southern California. Discover his achievements in streetcar, hydroelectric, and real estate ventures, and his passion for books and art.
Oct 15, 2019 · Learn how Henry and Arabella Huntington established The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in 1919, a year of global turmoil and transformation. Explore the exhibition and book that examine their legacy and collections through five themes: Fight, Return, Map, Move, and Build.
