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Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Astor/Vanderbilt)

April 13, 2015 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration required; contact the organizer.
Cornelius Vanderbilt

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 Warren Buffet.  Both are from the top of the list!

Today we focus on the earliest American millionaires – John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt. They would rank #4 and #3, respectively on the list of the richest Americans of all time! Their names are stilly synonymous with wealth and prestige – but do you know how they got their money? Each is a story of amazing work ethics, great judgement and laser-like focus on acquiring wealth.  You will be fascinated by the ways they built vast fortunes before the Gilded Age even began!

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:
April 13, 2015
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Venue

College of Lake County
1120 S Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 United States

Organizer

CLC
Phone
(847) 543-2615
Email
CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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