His grandson, Cornelius Vanderbilt II ... as a summer escape for his wife, Alice Vanderbilt, and their seven children. The seaside residence, named "the Breakers" after the waves that break ...
When men review the career of a promiment citizen like CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, their most natural inclination is to look therein for some special lesson. VANDERBILT'S life was one of material success.
Known as Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), he was an American business magnate who built his fortune by building railroads and shipping companies. Vanderbilt’s early career was ...
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It was the nickname of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the founder and first benefactor of the university that bears his name (more on ...