Step inside the James J. Hill House for a dazzling look at Christmas in the Gilded Age, where opulent decorations, historic ...

According to biographer Albro Martin, James J. Hill was "the last and greatest American railroad leader in the heroic era." The native Canadian's name became synonymous with railroad innovation and ...

When railroad millionaire James J. Hill last visited Vancouver in October 1911, he’d already completed the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, a joint venture of his Great Northern and Northern ...

Many know James J. Hill as a railroad baron, but he was also an avid art collector. When Hill’s St. Paul mansion was completed in 1891, Hill built a spacious, two-story, skylighted art gallery to hold ...

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HILL, JAMES J. James J. Hill of Denver, died May 17th. He was born July 17, 1915 in Lyons, and was raised in Denver. He graduated from South High School in 1935 and worked for Gates Rubber Company for ...

A Vancouver Weekly illustration shows Mayor E.G. Crawford introducing “Miss Vancouver” to millionaire railroader James J. Hill during his 1905 visit to the city. Before his October arrival, Hill had ...

HILL Thomas L., Sr. of Revere, Retired Revere Firefighter and Revere Businessman on September 16, at 93 years. Reunited with his Beloved Wife, Florence E. (Hennigan) Hill, who preceded him in death by ...

LOWELL James J Hill, age 96, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away at D’Youville Life and Wellness Community, on January 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 17, 1925 at ...