Nelson Bennett 1843-1913

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A prominent railroad contractor who drove the massively difficult Stampede Pass tunnel through the Cascade Mountains, permanently linking the Puget Sound to the eastern United States.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1843 to 1913
• Born: Oct 14, 1843, Toronto, ON
• Died: Jul 21, 1913, Tacoma, WA

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29