William Cornelius Van Horne (1843-1915)

Railwayman.

He entered railroading as a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Railway, in 1857. In 1882, he was appointed General Manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Under his direction, the trans-continental line was completed on time. He served as President of the line from 1888 to 1899.

He is commemorated by Van Horne Street in Winnipeg, and Van Horne Avenue in Brandon.

Profile revised: 27 December 2008

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