He made his fortune in the mining and shipping industries, and was a major investor in the Alaska Steamship Company. He also owned a number of businesses in Alaska, including a hotel, a theater, and a brewery. His estimated salary is unknown.
Austin E. Lathrop was an Entrepreneur born in 1865 who had a net worth of $1 Million. He made his fortune in the mining and shipping industries, and was a major investor in the Alaska Steamship Company. He also owned a number of businesses in Alaska, including a hotel, a theater, and a brewery. His estimated salary is unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)
About
One of Alaska's first millionaires who fiercely opposed its joining the United States.
Before Fame
He developed an interest in Alaska with news of its gold deposits, and he bought half an interest in a steam schooner and brought it to Alaskan waters to provide the goldseekers with transportation.
Trivia
He owned several businesses around Alaska, which made him fear taxes if it should join the United States.
Family Life
He was born in Lapeer County, Michigan, to Eugene Lathrop and Susan Miriah Parsons Lathrop.
Associated With
He may have inspired the character Richard Burton played in the film Ice Palace from 1960.
