https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h291ySz492U
Staten Island born, Cornelius Vanderbilt, is one of the richest men that was ever born on the island. The fantastic video above details his rise to success and his history on our forgotten borough.
If you’re interested in learning more about Vanderbilt, click here to see the official Wikipedia entry about him.
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