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As the family tree continued to branch, the newer generations began spending the money of older generations without making any money of their own.

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Houses built by the Vanderbilts had inspiration from the chateaux in France and other french architecture.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt's 1st wife. He has 13 children with her. She was also his cousin.

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They fought for the "crown" in New York. Alva won the crown eventually after the Vanderbilts hosted a ball.

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At the time of his death Cornelius had an estimated worth of $105 million. He left his wealth to his son William.

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New York and Harlem Railroad

Hudson River Railroad

New York Central Railroad

Canada Southern Railway

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway

Michigan Central Railroad

New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad

West Shore Railroad

Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad

Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad

Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway

Lake Erie and Western Railroad

Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad

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Phebe Jane Vanderbilt

Ethelinda Vanderbilt

Eliza Vanderbilt

William Henry Vanderbilt

Emily Almira Vanderbilt

Sophia Johnson Vanderbilt

Maria Louisa Vanderbilt

Frances Lavinia Vanderbilt

Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt

George W. Vanderbilt

Mary Alicia Vanderbilt

Catherine Juliette Vanderbilt

George Washington Vanderbilt

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Founder of the Vanderbilt family, he was the image of the 19th century riches. He had a remarkable energy and was an American business magnate. He built railroads for shipping.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was illiterate.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was inducted into the North America Railway Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the railroad industry.

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3/4 of the US goods came in through the New York Harbor.

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At one point in history, if your name was Vanderbilt anything was possible.

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Vanderbilt became a key figure in breaking the transatlantic steamboat monopoly. His fame and fortune showcased the legacy that his name will forever have.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt's 2nd wife, who was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was a strong supporter of the Confederate States of America. She was also Cornelius' cousin.

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Greatest family of builders in American History.

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Interior of Marble House in Rhode Island