Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
1882–1907
1882–1907
Great Northern Railroad
1882–1907
1882–1907
- Industry: Transportation
- Era: pre-1900
Hill, a railroad builder and entrepreneur, was a pioneer of the Northwest in a variety of ways. He located his roads and terminal facilities in potentially productive areas, he constructed them for economical operation at minimum cost (under his personal supervision), and he stimulated agricultural growth and extractive production.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1838–1916
- Birthplace: Canada
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Deceased / Absent