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Meet 81-year-old billionaire John Poindexter reviving a Texas ghost town

Shafter, Texas, is a former silver-mining town with only about 25 residents today, but billionaire John Poindexter sees a future in its abandoned buildings and history. His Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation has received nearly $67 million since 2020 and is backing plans to restore parts of the settlement, including…

The Times of India · Oct 7

In 1930, John D. Rockefeller Jr. paid $115,000 for 267 acres at George Washington’s birthplace; nearly half of today’s 551-acre national monument was donated

Visionary philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. played a pivotal role in conserving the birthplace of George Washington by purchasing 267 acres in the late 1920s. This significant contribution represented almost half of the present-day national monument. The Wakefield National Memorial Association approached Rockefeller for financial backing, which ultimately led to…

The Times of India · Aug 28

In 1927, John D Rockefeller Jr secretly used a shell company to buy over 35,000 Wyoming acres for $1.4 million; NPS says acquiring the same amount of Jackson Hole land today would cost over $1 billion

In 1927, John D. Rockefeller Jr. quietly began buying large areas of land in Wyoming’s Jackson Hole through the Snake River Land Company. The company concealed Rockefeller’s involvement and eventually acquired more than 35,000 acres for $1.4 million. The land was later donated to the US government and became part…

The Times of India · Aug 22

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In the 1930s, two New York properties stood in Rockefeller Centre’s path; 30 Rockefeller Plaza was built around them, leaving permanent notches in the design

The construction of the Rockefeller Centre faced unexpected hurdles due to two small properties that were not acquired—Hurley's pub and John F. Maxwell's store. To integrate these holdouts, architects designed unique notches in the RCA Building, showcasing how property rights can shape urban environments. This blend of the original vision…

The Times of India · Aug 11

After losing his savings in the Great Depression, Japanese immigrant George Masa kept hiking the Smokies with a homemade measuring wheel; his photographs helped build support for a national park

George Masa, a dedicated Japanese immigrant, played a vital role in preserving the Smoky Mountains through his detailed mapping and photography. His stunning images showcased the area's natural wonders, garnering support from influential advocates like John D. Rockefeller Jr. Even as he faced financial ruin during the Great Depression, Masa…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Quote of the day by John D Rockefeller: 'If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than...' Life lessons on success, hard work and human nature by American industrialist and philanthropist

Quote of the day by John D Rockefeller talks about taking new paths to achieve success instead of following accepted methods. The quote explains the importance of innovation, hard work, independent thinking and risk-taking. John D. Rockefeller used different business methods to build Standard Oil and later became one of…

The Economic Times · May 25

1914 Ludlow Massacre took lives of 25 miners and family members during bitter strike for fair wages and conditions

On a spring morning in 1914, miners in Ludlow, Colorado, were celebrating Greek Easter when the Colorado National Guard and a private security agency opened fire on their camp with a machine-gun-equipped armored car called the Death Special.

The Conversation · Apr 20

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Family travel 5: Trip-stacking ideas to consider in 2023

The pandemic-era popularized the idea of “trip stacking,” a concept that encourages crafting a backup to your primary travel plan. Busy families often face shifting school and sports schedules, unexpected sniffles or fluctuating professional demands that get in the way of executing vacation plans. So, creating an alternate, yet appealing,…

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

Family travel 5: Outdoor adventure awaits at these country destinations

Explore some new country destinations during your next vacation. Here are five places to consider.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

‘Pure propaganda’: inside Starbucks’ anti-union tactics

In a state where labor culture isn’t strong, a Denver store’s union drive is notable. As soon as it was announced, high-ranking company figures began visiting

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2022

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