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Empire builders : an illustrated history of the rise and fall of Cleveland's Van Sweringen brothers / Lauren R. Pacini ; foreword by John J. Grabowski.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pacini, Lauren R., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Railroads--Ohio--History.
- Railroads.
- Businessmen--Ohio--Biography.
- Businessmen.
- Van Sweringen, Oris Paxton, 1879-1936.
- Van Sweringen, Oris Paxton.
- Van Sweringen, Mantis James, 1881-1935.
- Van Sweringen, Mantis James.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (285 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- Empire Builders by Lauren R. Pacini chronicles the lives and achievements of Oris P. and Mantis J. Van Sweringen, two brothers who transformed from poverty-stricken beginnings to becoming influential real estate and railroad developers in Cleveland, Ohio. The book highlights their creation of Shaker Heights, an affluent suburb, and the construction of the iconic Terminal Tower. Through a comprehensive collection of photographs and detailed narratives, Pacini offers insights into the brothers' impact on Cleveland's urban development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Intended for history enthusiasts and those interested in urban development, this illustrated biography combines historical accounts with visual storytelling to paint a vivid picture of their legacy. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Prologue
- Introduction
- One | Building a City
- Two | The Emergence of Eastern Suburbs
- Three | Building Shaker Heights
- Four | Creating an Empire
- Five | Building a Railroad Empire
- Six | The Dominoes Fall
- Seven | After the Van Sweringens
- Eight | Afterword
- Appendix A. Population of the Western Reserve
- Appendix B. Genealogy of the Van Sweringen Family
- Appendix C. Real Estate Standards
- Appendix D. Deed Restrictions
- Appendix E. Van Sweringen Demonstration and Master Model Homes
- Index
- About the Author Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780253069849
- 025306984X
- 9780253069832
- 0253069831
- OCLC:
- 1428905345
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