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William Kissam Vanderbilt I (December 12, 1849 – July 22, 1920) was an American heir, businessman, philanthropist and horsebreeder. Born into the Vanderbilt family, he managed his family's railroad investments.
- December 12, 1849, New Dorp, New York, U.S.
- Horse breeder
- July 22, 1920 (aged 70), Paris, France
- Herbert M. Harriman (brother-in-law)
William Kissam Vanderbilt II (October 26, 1878 – January 8, 1944) was an American motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family.
- October 26, 1878, New York City, US
- 3, including Muriel Vanderbilt
- January 8, 1944 (aged 65), New York City, US
Cornelius II's brother, William Kissam Vanderbilt, also featured prominently in the family's affairs. He also built a home on Fifth Avenue and would become one of the great architectural patrons of the Gilded Age, hiring the architects for (the third, and surviving) Grand Central Terminal.
- Van der Bilt, van Derbilt
William Kissam Vanderbilt worked with his brother Cornelius in managing the Vanderbilt investments and enterprises. But he was far less interested in business than were his brother, father, and grandfather. In 1903 William Kissam turned over management of the railroads to an outside firm and…
27. März 2024 · William Kissam left two sons—William Kissam (1878–1944) and Harold Stirling (1884–1970)—both associated with the New York Central Railroad. Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was also notable as the inventor of the game of contract bridge and as the skilled yachtsman who won the America’s Cup three times.
9. Okt. 2008 · The Long Island Motor Parkway, built 100 years ago by William Kissam Vanderbilt II, was one of the first roads built specifically for the automobile.
A biography of William Kissam Vanderbilt, a Dutch American industrial and commercial leader who inherited and managed the New York Central Railroad system for 21 years. Learn about his family background, personal life, racing achievements, and legacy in this web page.
