About Anton Holter
Lived 1831 – 1921 (aged 89–90). Anton Holter was a businessperson.
Anton Martinius Holter (1831-1921) was a Montana pioneer, businessman and politician. He made his fortune in lumber, farming, real estate and hardware.
He emigrated from his native Norway, arriving in the United States in 1854. He first worked as a carpenter in Iowa and Minnesota, before building his first sawmill near Virginia City, Montana. as well as Helena's first school board.
The Holter family remained active in Montana public affairs for many years and the family name is featured prominently in Montana, and especially within Helena, on places, institutions and landmarks, including the Holter Museum of Art, Holter Lake, Holter Dam and Holter Street. The World War II Liberty ship SS Anton Holter was named in his honor.
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Who was Anton Holter?
Millionaire of Helena, MT
When was Anton Holter born?
Anton Holter was born in 1831.
When did Anton Holter die?
Anton Holter died on 16 July 1921.
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Anton Holter was a businessperson.
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