Cornelius Vanderbilt by Anna Senter https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf en-us 2016-01-04 14:42:20 UTC 2025-12-05 10:44:44 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.history.nd.gov/nhdinnd/images/A3667%20Great%20Northern%20Railroad%20Engine%20Williston%20ND%201912.jpg Biography agsenter17 https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf/wish/87546249 Born: May 27, 1794

Died: January 4, 1877

Occupation: Philanthropist

He grew up poor and dropped out of school to work for his father's sea business.Vanderbilt was an industrialist in railroads and shipping.

His interest in transportation began when he started a ferry business in the New York Harbor. His business expanded all over the world that ended up making him billions of dollars.

His nickname was " The Commodore".

He is responsible for expanding the railroad industry farther west and into Chicago.

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http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/chron/civilwarnotes/vanderbilt.html

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Cornelius_Vanderbilt.aspx


]]> 2016-01-04 15:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf/wish/87548885 Description of Industry agsenter17 https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf/wish/87550974 Vanderbilt is responsible for much of the success of the steamboat industry of his time. By the mid 1940s he was worth several million dollars, operating over 100 steamboats.

His success in the railroad industry occurred in the 1860s. He purchased several railroads in New York and in only 5 years he made $25 million. Vanderbilt eventually expanded his railroads farther west and in Chicago.

His success in both of his industries can be contributed to the fact that he charged low rated to his customers and improved service.

He retired from shipping at the age of 70 with a fortune of nearly $30 million.

]]> 2016-01-04 15:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf/wish/87550974 Charitable Contributions agsenter17 https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf/wish/87555223 After his death, he contributed $1,000,000 to Vanderbilt University.

He gave $50,000 to the Church of Strangers in New York.

]]> 2016-01-04 15:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf/wish/87555223 Important Facts agsenter17 https://padlet.com/agsenter17/2q4cpf8usjuf/wish/87557231 He is responsible for the construction of Grand Central Station in 1871.

He had a reputation of being fearless and ruthless.

When he died he was worth more than $100 million.

The Biltmore house in Asheville, NC was built by one of his grandsons.

He left the majority of his fortune to his son William, which was more than $100 million. He believed William was the only one out of his sons that could take over his business.

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