EH Harriman

Entrepreneur

Birthday February 20, 1848

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Long Island, NY

DEATH DATE Sep 9, 1909 (61)

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About

U.S. railroad executive who said, "It is never safe to look into the future with eyes of fear." He was also remembered for his Alaskan expedition.

Before Fame

He served in the United States Army as an inspector during World War I.

Trivia

He became a director of the Union Pacific Railroad at 50 years old.

Family Life

He had two children with Gladys Fries in April 1917.

Associated With

His legacy was preserved by Michael Gross, a passionate railfan who collected railroad memorabilia.