Zishen Chen
Fys 073 description &bibliography
Title: Ogden’s railroad brings the city
Description:
The first decade of the development of Chicago is closely linked to William Butler Ogden who built and owned the city.
The railroad designed, raised and built by Ogden gave power to him by delivering people, more labor force, and necessary raw materials such as grain, live stocks so that industries like hotels and meat factories managed to develop under the control of the railroad tycoon.
Born on June 15, 1805, in Walton, New York, Ogden lived in a mercantile family who operated successful business. In 1820, at the age of fifteen, Ogden set out for New York City in preparation for his attorney career. However, later, in 1825, he assumed sole
Fys 073 description &bibliography
Title: Ogden’s railroad brings the city
Description:
The first decade of the development of Chicago is closely linked to William Butler Ogden who built and owned the city.
The railroad designed, raised and built by Ogden gave power to him by delivering people, more labor force, and necessary raw materials such as grain, live stocks so that industries like hotels and meat factories managed to develop under the control of the railroad tycoon.
Born on June 15, 1805, in Walton, New York, Ogden lived in a mercantile family who operated successful business. In 1820, at the age of fifteen, Ogden set out for New York City in preparation for his attorney career. However, later, in 1825, he assumed sole