97: The Gilded Age’s Robber Barons: John D. Rockefeller & Andrew Carnegie
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The Edgar Thompson's Steel Mill
Millionaire andy thompson opened a steel mill in 18 75. He saw it as an opportunity to make money from the rail business. His new works operation spans 106 acres of land. It would take five days to produce five tons of steel, this one does that in 30 minutes. But his ascent isn't without its challenges. The rags toriches tycoon has noble intentions but is also plagued by inner conflict about what to do with his wealth.
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