nothing more than an ordinary trail in an ordinary town. Then around the five mile marker they would see the massive Belmar Bridge rising in the distance. Today the bridge serves as a reminder of our region’s rich history, harkening back to the days when oil wells dotted the landscape and railroads crisscrossed the countryside. At about the eight mile marker, a large rock covered in intricate symbols and markings juts out of the river. Centuries ago, Indian God Rock served as a waypoint for the Native Americans
William Avery Rockefeller was a common pitchman “doctor” that sold cancer treatment tonics for $25 town to town and city to city. His wife, Eliza Davison Rockefeller, was a deeply religions and very disciplined woman (Poole). John D. Rockefeller was born into a humble existence but was taught many valuable life lessons from his parents. He learned the basics of business paperwork along with the sacredness of a business contract from his father and the importance of giving money to church and charities
The Industrial Revolution was the transition of labor intensive production methods to machine production methods. This Revolution began in England in the 18th century and ended in the 19th century. The introduction of the Industrial Revolution influenced the daily life of an individual and increased the standard of living for nations worldwide participating in this revolution. Without the Industrial Revolution, refined inventions of today would not have been invented thus creating a slower and less
his mother was a devout Baptist who John said shaped his life and most of his religious views for the rest of his life. Towards the end of his life, Rockefeller had built up a beyond substantial fortune but, seeing as how he was now retired from the oil industry and had no desire to invest into a new business, he decided to follow Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth by donating the bulk of his wealth to charity. John D. Rockefeller was truly a man who was almost undefinable despite the simple black
It was in the late 1800’s when the American Industrial Revolution really began to transform the city of Pittsburgh into the industrial hub for which it will be known. Without the help of the Industrial Revolution Pittsburgh might never have grown into the cultural center it is today. Over time the population of Pittsburgh grew from around 140,000 people in 1870 to 2,355,968 according to the 2010 census. This kind of growth can be attributed to the industrialization of Pittsburgh and the increase
to save and work his way up in the industry until he had complete control over the steel industry. John D. Rockefeller was also one who came from an ordinary home. When he saw an opportunity, he took it, along with the risks. He came to control the oil industry. Another man that took many opportunities to expand and grow was Cornelius Vanderbilt. These men saw what they needed to do to become successful and they did it. These men's' lives reflected the Darwinian ideology of the times, "survival of
The Legend of William G. Skelly William G. Skelly, also known as Bill Skelly, made waves in the oil and aviation industry with his many accomplishments and contributions. From founding the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to organizing the first International Petroleum Exposition Skelly has carved his name in history as being one of the giants in the oil industry as well as a great leader and entrepreneur. From early on Skelly showed tremendous dedication and work ethic to become the
The Tale of Two Cities Bradford, PA, is a completely different world from Reading, PA, not only because they are located in different parts of the state but also because both have two completely different demographics and lifestyles. These two places have many differences that range from the revenue sources to the population’s recreational activities. Even with all these differences there are still a few basic similarities between these two places. In my personal experience, I have witnessed first-hand
President Theodore Roosevelt was angry. Every day another article about corruption and illegal activity was appearing in the newspapers. Journalists who reported only the dark side of politics and big business, the president thundered in April 1906, were like the "man with the muckrake" in the classic book Pilgrim's Progress. That man refused to look up from the ground as he raked "to himself the filth of the floor." Filth, or corruption, should be exposed, but the reporter who does nothing else
America what it is today. Rockefeller made a monopoly off of standard oil. Vanderbilt made a monopoly of the railroad system in America while Carnegie made a monopoly from steel. The men had many accomplishments throughout their lives. Andrew Carnegie was born on November 25, 1835, in Dunfermline, Scotland. In 1848, the Carnegie family moved to America in search of better economic opportunities and settled in Allegheny City Pennsylvania. Andrew Carnegie found employment as a bobbin boy at a cotton factory
Successfully bringing Americas problems to light through the rapid growth and flourishing of cities, muckrakers created public awareness of corruption. Not many noticed the secrets our leaders and working companies kept from all civilians. Sensational and shocking news stories set ones sight on the abuses of power Uncovering the truth grabbed the
fracturing also known as fracking, is a way to collect some oil natural gas that are in some rocks deep below the surface of the earth.1 This process is done by drilling wells and then injecting water, that contains a few things like sand, at a high pressure down the well that was drilled. What happens here is the rocks, that contains our precious oil and natural gas, become cracked and the sand keeps these cracks open and allows the oil and natural gas to come up to the surface of the earth. 2
charges. Soon, Fisk and Gould had the Erie under their complete control. Andrew Carnegie, as an official for the Pennsylvania railroad, invested in the Pullman carts, and had profits soaring in his benefit. Taking every advantage of the low construction costs, he built a Bessemer process factory in Pittsburgh where the intersections of transportation lines met, coal from Pennsylvania and iron ore from Minnesota, with the minimum cost applied reducing production costs. He then achieved horizontal
Whether the name seems familiar from the famous Rockefeller center in New York City or from hearing about one of the richest men in the world, John D. Rockefeller is the name of a man who left a legacy behind for his family and business leaders around the world. Rockefeller was an American oil industry entrepreneur who founded the Standard Oil Company and almost achieved an oil business monopoly. His oil refineries and company fostered the advancement of transportation in America, and also his contribution
Tarbell, Samuel Hopkins Adams, Ray Stannard Baker and Lincoln Steffans. Ida M. Tarbell was a woman whose early life was impacted by the standard oil monopoly. Ida grew up in the oil rich region of northern Pennsylvania, and as such, her father became an oil refiner. When Standard oil worked with the railroads to monopolize on the production and transport of said oil, her father refused to sell his company, which made life difficult for him and his family. Ida started her journalism
these “crimes” is the oil industry. The Oil Industry has existed since the early 1800’s. As The History Channel’s website states, it has been “an illuminant for medicine, and as grease for wagons and tools.” The first break for the oil industry was with the discovery of kerosene. John Austin, a New York merchant, had observed cheap and efficient oil lamp in his travels. Upon returning home he then manufactured them to be used on kerosene. Shortly after the United States oil business boomed as whale
constantly engaged."(1) He began his career as a humble oil business bookkeeper in Cleveland, Ohio and in just seven years rose to control a tenth of the entire United States oil industry.(2) In the late nineteenth century, the oil industry was open to everyone. Sensing the commercial potential of the expanding oil production in western Pennsylvania in the early 1860’s, he built his first oil refinery near Cleveland in 1863.(3) He created new oil related companies such as engineering and pipeline
part of Pennsylvania, but the people living there did not want to be a part of Pennsylvania. The people eventually gained independence from Pennsylvania, and named the new state Delaware. Delaware’s oldest ethnic heritage is the Native Americans who called themselves the Lenape. Delaware also has Swedish and Dutch ethnic heritage because they were the first European’s to settle there. Today, Delaware has many people of different heritages living there. Delaware has some popular cities and attractions
Scott, of the pennsylvania railroad. While leading a successful business life, carnegie began to
small commission produce shipper, Rockefeller became one of the most powerful men in the world. As Rockefeller controlled all companies that had to do with the drilling, production, storage, and transportation of oil through Standard Oil Company, he controlled almost all of America's Oil and had effectively minimized costs and expanded profit. Rockefeller is one of the most influential people in America as he is one of the first men to contribute so much to society either with his flawless, but merciless