How Did Vanderbilt Spend His Money? From Shipping to Railroads, and Beyond
Building the Empire: Investments in Shipping – The Foundation of Fortune Cornelius Vanderbilt. The name evokes images of opulent mansions, sprawling railway empires, and the raw, untamed energy of the Gilded Age. Imagine a man who amassed a fortune so vast that it rivaled the national debt of some countries. A man who built his … Read more
