Anton H. Classen
Anton H. Classen | |
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| Born | October 8, 1861 Pekin, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1922 (aged 61) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Education | University of Michigan Law School |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
| Years active | 1890-1920 |
| Known for | Developer of Heritage Hills, Oklahoma City; namesake of Classen School of Advanced Studies and Northwest Classen High School; developer of Oklahoma City University |
| Spouse |
Ella D. Lamb (m. 1903) |
Anton H. Classen was an American real estate developer active in Oklahoma City during the Oklahoma Territory era and early 20th century. The Classen School of Advanced Studies and Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City are both named after Classen.
Biography
Anton H. Classen was born on October 8, 1861, in
U.S. Land Office in Oklahoma City.[2]
After moving to Oklahoma City, Classen began investing in real estate and developed
Epworth University (now Oklahoma City University) and married Ella D. Lamb in January 1903. He died on December 30, 1922, in Oklahoma City.[2]
References
- ^ Thoburn, Joseph B. (1916). History of Oklahoma, Vol. III. Oklahoma City. p. 954. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved 21 April 2024.