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Hace 3 días · The Cornelius Vanderbilt II House was a large mansion built in 1883 at 1 West 57th Street in the heart of Millionaire’s Row, constructed for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, the eldest grandson of...
Hace 4 días · History The National Museum of Racing was founded in 1950, led by Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney and a group of people interested in thoroughbred racing. The museum first opened its doors in 1951, at which time it occupied a single room in Saratoga's Canfield Casino.
Hace 3 días · Photo via Library of Congress. Welcome to our Then & Now column, exploring the ever-changing landscape of New York City. The rise and fall of the Vanderbilt family, which still pervades American...
Hace 5 días · In 1882, William Henry Vanderbilt, the eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, bought an entire block between 51st and 52nd Streets where he built the “ Triple Palaces .”. The three nearly ...
Hace 4 días · ^ It is unclear if the gold version is considered a Congressional Gold Medal, as this award is not listed on the artandhistory.house.gov webpage for recipients, nor is it listed in the Congressional Research Service report (see "Sources"). Compare to 1930 awards of 1st Byrd Expedition.
Hace 2 días · Eugene V. Debs, labor organizer and Socialist Party candidate for U.S. president five times between 1900 and 1920. He was extremely effective as a public speaker and made his living primarily as a lecturer and contributor to various periodicals. Learn more about Debs’s life and accomplishments in this article.
Hace 5 días · The nickname "Athens of the South" is derived from the city's classical architecture, including a full sized replica of the Parthenon. 2. In 1873, Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt founded the university at the request of his wife. How much money did he give to found the school? Answer: $1,000,000.
