History & Legacy

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt, born in 1794, was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. He is known for being one of the wealthiest individuals...

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt, born in 1794, was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. He is known for being one of the wealthiest individuals...

Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie, born in 1835, was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. His story is one of rags...

Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie, born in 1835, was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. His story is one of rags...

John Davison Rockefeller

John Davison Rockefeller

John Davison Rockefeller, born on July 8, 1839, was an American industrialist and philanthropist who played a key role in the development of the oil industry in the United States....

John Davison Rockefeller

John Davison Rockefeller, born on July 8, 1839, was an American industrialist and philanthropist who played a key role in the development of the oil industry in the United States....

Benjamin Franklin, The Pennsylvania Gazette Owner

Benjamin Franklin, The Pennsylvania Gazette Owner

During the 1880s Franklin became the richest man in the 13 colonies. His activities as a politician, inventor and owner of the Pennsylvania Gazette newspaper helped build his monetary fortune

Benjamin Franklin, The Pennsylvania Gazette Owner

During the 1880s Franklin became the richest man in the 13 colonies. His activities as a politician, inventor and owner of the Pennsylvania Gazette newspaper helped build his monetary fortune