About Frederick Lothrop Ames
Lived 1835 – 1893 (aged 58). Frederick Lothrop Ames was an American politician, art collector, capitalist, old Colony Railroad and union Pacific Railroad.
Frederick Lothrop Ames (June 8, 1835 – September 13, 1893) was heir to a fortune in railroads and shovel manufacturing. He was Vice President of the Old Colony Railroad, a director of the Union Pacific railroad, and a co-founder of General Electric. At the time of his death, Ames was reported to be the wealthiest person in Massachusetts.
Business interests Ames was Vice President of the Old Colony Railroad and director of the Union Pacific Railroad. The work is called Angel of Help.
Frederick (and others in the Ames family) commissioned architect Henry Hobson Richardson to build several buildings. Perhaps the most notable was the Ames Building in Boston,
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Who was Frederick Lothrop Ames?
American politician (1835-1893)
When was Frederick Lothrop Ames born?
Frederick Lothrop Ames was born on 8 June 1835 in Easton.
When did Frederick Lothrop Ames die?
Frederick Lothrop Ames died on 13 September 1893 in Fall River.
What was Frederick Lothrop Ames's occupation?
Frederick Lothrop Ames was a politician, art collector, capitalist, old Colony Railroad and union Pacific Railroad.
What nationality was Frederick Lothrop Ames?
Frederick Lothrop Ames was American.
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