August Belmont, Jr.
August Belmont, Jr.
August Belmont Jr. was an American financier. He financed the construction of the original New York City subway (1900–1904) and for many years headed the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, which ran the transit system. He also financed and led the construction of the Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts, which opened in 1914. Belmont bought the land for and built New York's Belmont Park racetrack—named for his father—and was a major owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. He served as chairman of the board of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. He also served as a director of the Southern Pacific Co., parent of the railroad, and National Park Bank.
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Date of Birth
February 18th, 1853
Age
171
Birth Place
United States of America, New York
Date of Death
December 10th, 1924
Died Aged
71
Star Sign
Aquarius
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