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Samuel Zimmerman (7 March 1815 – 12 March 1857) was a Canadian railway promoter and entrepreneur instrumental in the construction of the Great Western Railway of Upper Canada. Biography
Jun 4, 2008 · Samuel Zimmerman, businessman (b in Huntington County, Pa 17 Mar 1815; d near Hamilton, Canada W 12 Mar 1857). The best-known railway contractor of his time, he was notorious for his free-wheeling business methods and political connections.
In his role of railway promoter and contractor, embarking on the beginning of what many believed to be a golden age of progress and prosperity, Zimmerman quickly displayed a flair for publicity and showmanship.
After Captain Creighton's death, Samuel Zimmerman bought much of the land in Clifton from Creighton's widow. An ambitious businessman, Zimmerman became the driving force behind the growth and development of the Village of Clifton.
Samuel Zimmerman, the man considered to be the "founder" of the City of Niagara Falls, was born on March 17, 1815 in Huntington County, Pennsylvania. Very little is known of his life before he immigrated to Canada in 1842, where he soon became a very prominent citizen.
Oct 25, 2013 · Samuel Zimmerman-The Founder of Niagara Falls, Ontario. I’ve just finished reading a new book titled, “End of the Line” by Don McIver. This interesting book talks about a major train wreck in nearby Hamilton, Ontario. It also contains lots of facts about Samuel Zimmerman who died in the train wreck.
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Feb 13, 2012 · Samuel Zimmerman was an American by birth. He came to the Niagara Frontier in 1842. Zimmerman made his fortune as a contractor on projects such as the Second Welland Canal and the building of the Great Western Railroad from Hamilton to Niagara Falls.
