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Author MacDonald, Gail B., author.

Title Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut shoreline : philanthropy in the gilded age / Gail B. MacDonald.

Publication Info. Charleston, South Carolina : History Press, 2017.
©2017

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 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Biographies  92 BIOGRAPHY PLANT    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Biographies  BIOG PLANT, MORTON    Check Shelf
Description 127 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-121) and index.
Summary Gilded Age financier Morton F. Plant inherited his father's transportation empire determined to improve his community. A dreamer eager to invest in innovative technology and grass-roots community causes alike, Plant's influence ran deep on the Connecticut shoreline prior to World War I, and his legacy remains prominent. Plant's summer mansion, Branford House, is one of southeastern Connecticut's iconic landmarks. He was instrumental in founding the prestigious Connecticut College. And the Shennecossett Golf Club he developed as part of his summer resort is a popular public course.
Contents Morton F. Plant, man of influence -- The times that shaped Plant -- The yachting life -- A shoreline estate -- Model farms -- Play ball! -- A shoreline trolley -- Luxury resort at Eastern Point -- A sportsmen's retreat -- A college for women -- Gifts for the community -- Philantrhopy and tragedy -- The spirit of the man.
Language In English.
Subject Plant, Morton F., 1852-1918.
Genre/Form Biographies.
Subject Plant, Morton F., 1852-1918. (OCoLC)fst00421228
Capitalists and financiers -- Connecticut -- Biography.
Philanthropists -- Connecticut -- Biography.
Capitalists and financiers. (OCoLC)fst00846463
Philanthropists. (OCoLC)fst01060593
Connecticut. (OCoLC)fst01205688
Genre/Form Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
ISBN 1467119830
9781467119832
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