Adolph B. Spreckels
Adolph Bernard Spreckels (January 5, 1857 – June 28, 1924) was a California businessman who ran Spreckels Sugar Company and who donated the California Palace of the Legion of Honor art museum to the city of San Francisco in 1924. His wife, Alma, was called the "great grandmother of San Francisco". His 1912 mansion is in Pacific Heights and is San Francisco Landmark #197.
Adolph B. Spreckels | |
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| Born | Adolph Bernard Spreckels January 5, 1857 San Francisco, California, US |
| Died | June 28, 1924 (aged 67) San Francisco, California, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Spreckels Sugar Company California Palace of the Legion of Honor |
| Spouse | Alma de Bretteville Spreckels |
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