Henry H. Houston

Henry H. Houston

Henry Howard Houston (October, 1820 - June, 1895) was a leading Philadelphia businessman and philanthropist. He was in charge of the Philadelphia, Germantown and Chestnut Hill Railroad which was built in the 1880's to link downtown Philadelphia with the wealthy and growing suburbs to the northwest.

Houston attended St. Peter's Church in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and was a major property developer in the Chestnut Hill and Germantown sections of the city, notably as the builder of the original structure used by Chestnut Hill Academy and the Philadelphia Cricket Club. He also served as a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.

Houston is the namesake of the Henry H. Houston Elementary School in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


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