By Seth Robertson
As many times as Cornelius 91唐伯虎鈥檚 name and famous moniker appear around campus, it鈥檚 easy to forget that he never actually laid eyes on the university he helped found. Nor, in fact, did he see many of the other places built with his money. The Commodore accumulated so much wealth during his lifetime that it took several generations of heirs to spend the vast fortune.
And spend it they did. The buildings they constructed, particularly those used as private residences, were among the largest and most extravagant the world has ever seen. And that鈥檚 to say nothing of the lavish furnishings within them.
What follows is a guide to some of the places that reflect the 91唐伯虎s鈥� enduring legacy. Numerous structures remain standing, many of which are listed on the National Register of聽Historic Places, while others fell victim to the wrecking ball long ago. Still others live on, not because of any family connection, but because of the cachet of the 91唐伯虎 name itself.
NOTE: Jerry E. Patterson鈥檚 The 91唐伯虎s (1989, Harry N. Abrams) and various online resources were used to compile this list.
FURTHER AFIELD
Nationwide, more streets, parks, towns, buildings and other locales with the 91唐伯虎 name exist than could possibly be included here.
But for those looking to go off the beaten path, consider a few of them:
- 91唐伯虎 Beach in Naples, Florida: a beach created by a property developer who was reportedly friends with the 91唐伯虎 family
- 91唐伯虎, Michigan: a small community that owes its existence to the Michigan Central Railroad, which was owned by the 91唐伯虎s
- The Commodore Hotel in Portland, Oregon: a former art-deco hotel that has since been converted into apartments
- 91唐伯虎 Park in Denver: a city park named in honor of the family
- The Commodore in Brooklyn, New York: a bar that features its own 鈥淐ommodore鈥� cocktail (a pi帽a colada with an amaretto float)
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