Frederick Lothrop Ames

Biography

Frederick Lothrop Ames carried forward the family’s industrial and railroad pursuits, serving as a director and trustee in ventures that sustained the nation’s rail network while managing the expansive operations of the Ames ventures in Easton.

His philanthropy supported hospitals, schools, and cultural landmarks across Massachusetts, and he took particular pleasure in improving the public spaces, ensuring the family’s wealth was used to enrich civic life.