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Charles Crocker, American businessman (died 1888)

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Charles Crocker

American railroad executive

Charles Crocker was an American railroad executive who was one of the founders of the Central Pacific Railroad, which constructed the westernmost portion of the first transcontinental railroad, and took control with partners of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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September 16

Day of the year

September 16 is the 259th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 106 days remain until the end of the year.
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