History & Legacy

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

The Ashford Avenue Hotels and Their American History

The Ashford Avenue Hotels and Their American Hi...

Since its urbanization process began in 1908, Condado experienced significant economic growth thanks to wealthy American families, including the Vanderbilts, descendants of railroad magnate Cornelious Vanderbilt, who built their homes...

The Ashford Avenue Hotels and Their American Hi...

Since its urbanization process began in 1908, Condado experienced significant economic growth thanks to wealthy American families, including the Vanderbilts, descendants of railroad magnate Cornelious Vanderbilt, who built their homes...