Known as Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27 ... A booming steamboat industry and an expanding railroad industry were Vanderbilt's two major sources of wealth. At the time of his death, Vanderbilt's estate ...
Cornelius Vanderbilt is considered a legendary personality of American industry and capitalism in the 19th century. He adopted new technologies like steamships and railroads to build a business ...
Cornelius Vanderbilt II's 70-room mansion gives the UK's Royal Lodge a run for its money. Vanderbilt, who was born into ...
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