Simon Benson

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Simon Benson was a prominent Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist known for his major contributions to public works and infrastructure in Oregon, including scenic highway and park developments.

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instanceOf Norwegian-American
businessperson
philanthropist
birthName Simon Benson NERFINISHED
contributedTo Oregon park system NERFINISHED
Oregon scenic highways NERFINISHED
public drinking fountains in Portland
countryOfCitizenship Norway
United States of America
ethnicOrigin Norwegian
familyName Benson NERFINISHED
fieldOfWork lumber industry
public infrastructure
givenName Simon NERFINISHED
knownAs Oregon philanthropist
prominent Norwegian-American businessman
name Simon Benson NERFINISHED
notableFor infrastructure development in Oregon
park development in Oregon
philanthropy in Oregon
public works in Oregon
scenic highway development in Oregon
occupation businessman
philanthropist
philanthropicFocus infrastructure projects in Oregon
public works
placeOfActivity Oregon NERFINISHED
Portland, Oregon NERFINISHED
regionOfInfluence Pacific Northwest NERFINISHED
State of Oregon NERFINISHED
residence Portland, Oregon NERFINISHED

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Benson Bridge namedAfter Simon Benson