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Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune
Edward Stephen (Ned) Harkness Detailed Life Events Born January 22, 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio Died January 29, 1940 (aged 66) Resting place...
Don Schueler
Apr 29, 20237 min read
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Willoughby / Eastlake Lake House - Stephen V. Harkness
Stephen V. Harkness acquired his summer/country lake house at Willoughby outside of Cleveland, Ohio in 1879. Located in the 222 acre property was the inlet for the Chagrin River, so it was likely his yacht Peerless, which he took delivery on in 1885, was docked there. Peerless Yacht delivered in 1885 The Peerless The Peerless In the 1890's, after Stephen had passed away in 1888, Anna Harkness built a new home there. It was last occupied by the Harkness family in 1902. It wa
Don Schueler
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Railcars #90 and #91 - Henry Flagler's "Jets"
Flagler's FEC #91 at The Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, FL As one might expect since he was building railroads, Henry Flagler had his own...
Don Schueler
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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