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Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Carnegie)

March 23, 2015 @ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Registration required; contact the organizer.

During the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes.

If I asked you to name the richest American, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list!

At one time, Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world. Then he gave away 90% of his fortune! He founded Carnegie Mellon University and his name is still attached to funding for arts programs across the USA.  How did he earn that money and what did he do with it? How did this tiny Scot invent “scientific philanthropy” – and how did he become the terror of the business world – forcing even the richest men in America to capitulate to him? Was the horrendous death toll of the Johnstown Flood his fault? Did he authorize the massive beatings of his employees when they asked for a raise? With rare video clips, intriguing insights and fascinating biographical details, the controversial and compelling life of Andrew Carnegie will take shape before your eyes.

This four week series examines the great fortunes of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights, modern comparisons and historical context for each. Of the nine wealthiest Americans, six lived during the Gilded Age!

# 2: Vanderbilt

#3: Astor

#4: Girard

#5: Gates

#6: Carnegie

#7: Stewart

#8 Weyerhaeuser

#9 Gould

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Date:
March 23, 2015
Time:
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Venue

Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Deerfield, 60015 United States
Phone
(847) 940-4010

Organizer

Patty Turner Center
Phone
(847) 940-4010