John D. Spreckels
John Diedrich Spreckels | |
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Spreckels in 1901 | |
| Born | August 16, 1853 |
| Died | June 7, 1926 (aged 72) San Diego, California, US |
| Spouse(s) | Lillie Siebein, 47 years (1877-1924) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Claus Spreckels Anna Christina Mangels |
| Relatives | Adolph B. Spreckels, Claus A. Spreckels, Rudolph Spreckels (brothers) |
John Diedrich Spreckels (August 16, 1853 – June 7, 1926) was an American businessman who founded a transportation and real estate empire in San Diego, California, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the son of German-American industrialist Claus Spreckels. His many business ventures included the Hotel del Coronado and the San Diego and Arizona Railway, both of which are credited with helping San Diego develop into a major commercial center.