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Otto Mears
Otto Mears was a famous Colorado railroad builder and entrepreneur who played a major role in the early development of southwestern Colorado. Mears was known as the "Pathfinder of the San Juans" because of his road and railroad building projects through Colorado's San Juan Mountains in the late 19th Century. He built hundreds of miles of toll roads in the rough terrain of the young state of Colorado, notably the Million Dollar Highway over Red Mountain Pass, connecting Silverton to Ouray.

About Otto Mears

Entrepreneur Otto Mears was born in Russia on May 3, 1840. He dies at the age of 91, on June 24, 1931.

The construction of the Million Dollar Highway over Red Mountain Pass, as well as hundreds of miles of toll roads, allowed for the development of southern Colorado.

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Otto Mears before becoming famous

Otto Mears was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1840 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

After hearing a flour mill owner complain about having problems moving his goods across badly constructed roads, he decided to pursue a profession as a roadbuilder.

Achievement of Otto Mears

After a financial panic cost him ownership of many of his railroads in the West, he relocated to the East Coast to build several successful lines there.

Otto Mears's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in Russia to a British father, and after being orphaned at an early age, he moved to the United States to live with family.

Otto Mears Collabed with

Both he and Entrepreneur Edward Harriman played an important role in the early settlement of the West.

Otto Mears Income & Net worth

Otto Mears's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: an entrepreneur. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Otto Mears.

Otto Mears Height and Weight

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Latest information about Otto Mears updated on March 24 2023.