https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86 Description of the important American Family known as the 'Vanderbilts'. en-us 2022-02-10 13:03:36 UTC 2022-02-10 13:39:53 UTC hello@padlet.com 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040167912 2022-02-10 13:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040167912 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040170277 2022-02-10 13:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040170277 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040172118 2022-02-10 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040172118 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040172884 2022-02-10 13:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040172884 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040174780 2022-02-10 13:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040174780 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040183295 Vanderbilt became a key figure in breaking the transatlantic steamboat monopoly. His fame and fortune showcased the legacy that his name will forever have. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040183295 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040186472 Greatest family of builders in American History.]]> 2022-02-10 13:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040186472 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040188377 At one point in history, if your name was Vanderbilt anything was possible.]]> 2022-02-10 13:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040188377 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040192841 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.]]> 2022-02-10 13:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040192841 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040195819 3/4 of the US goods came in through the New York Harbor.]]> 2022-02-10 13:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040195819 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040201267 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. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040201267 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040204902 At the time of his death Cornelius had an estimated worth of $105 million. He left his wealth to his son William.]]> 2022-02-10 13:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040204902 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040210327 Cornelius Vanderbilt's 1st wife. He has 13 children with her. She was also his cousin. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040210327 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040212585 Cornelius Vanderbilt was illiterate.]]> 2022-02-10 13:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040212585 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040215989

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

]]> 2022-02-10 13:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040215989 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040218107

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

]]> 2022-02-10 13:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040218107 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040220774 Cornelius Vanderbilt was inducted into the North America Railway Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the railroad industry. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040220774 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040226412 They fought for the "crown" in New York. Alva won the crown eventually after the Vanderbilts hosted a ball. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040226412 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040230380 As the family tree continued to branch, the newer generations began spending the money of older generations without making any money of their own. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040230380 22kowen https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040232891 Houses built by the Vanderbilts had inspiration from the chateaux in France and other french architecture. ]]> 2022-02-10 13:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/22kowen/ufkt86w6r1ss9o86/wish/2040232891