David Whitney Jr.
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David Whitney Jr. was a prominent 19th-century Detroit lumber baron and real estate magnate whose wealth and influence left a lasting mark on the city’s development.
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| David Whitney Jr. canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
19th-century entrepreneur
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American ⓘ businessperson ⓘ lumber baron ⓘ real estate magnate ⓘ |
| basedIn | Detroit, Michigan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| businessRole |
owner of extensive timber holdings
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owner of significant urban real estate in Detroit ⓘ |
| contributedTo | economic growth of Detroit in the late 19th century ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| era | 19th century ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
timber trade
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urban development ⓘ |
| hasReputation | one of Detroit’s wealthiest citizens of his time ⓘ |
| industry |
lumber industry
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real estate ⓘ |
| influenced | growth of Detroit’s central business district ⓘ |
| knownFor |
amassing one of the largest fortunes in Detroit in the 19th century
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influencing the urban development of downtown Detroit ⓘ |
| legacy |
association with landmark properties in downtown Detroit
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lasting impact on Detroit’s economic and physical landscape ⓘ |
| mainResidence | Detroit, Michigan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| name | David Whitney Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
lumber industry in Michigan
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real estate development in Detroit ⓘ |
| occupation |
land developer
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lumber dealer ⓘ real estate investor ⓘ |
| placeOfActivity |
Detroit, Michigan
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Michigan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| socialStatus | prominent member of Detroit’s business elite ⓘ |
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Woodlawn Cemetery (Detroit)