I’ve done way too much research into this family to fit it all into one video. If I made more videos on the Mellons, what aspects of the family should I cover?
@@Noles.Explores If you have the time and the available resources/documentation, I'd love to learn more about their charitable activities or the impact(s) of their charities and foundations across time. Curious what sort of balance there is/was between doing good and passing on wealth between generations
@@Noles.Explores there's so much more in question. Like what was his son doing before inheriting the bank? He made a lot of phenomenal investments. It seems very strategic. Was it all part of his father's plan? Or was it all his doing? also, who took control of the bank after his passing? What are some of the more recent investments?
the perversion of American Capitalism into the corporofascism that exists today with it's attendant war profiteering anarchy & mass murder eugenics programs for profit... please & thank you!
Such an amazing video. All the family names that became street and place names over time is so interesting. Beatty, Negley, Larimer, Winebiddle are all streets I'm familiar with. I never knew the origin of the neighborhood Larimer's name was connected to the Mellon family. And of course all the buildings named for family members, such as Magee, Scaife, Hunt, Morrison, etc. Pittsburgh's history is so fascinating thanks to not only pioneering people but the immense wealth they created. And not really a big city. It's packed into a relatively modest size city.
New subscriber, I think your channel came into my feed because I have been looking for videos of pittsburgh/ pa history. Anyway, I absolutely am loving your videos!
I am fortunate to know the work of Dr. W.L Mellon Jr. and his wife Gwen. My aunt is Gwen's granddaughter, through her son from her first marriage. I met met Gwen once when visiting with my cousins. I had the good fortune of living in Pittsburgh for many years and spending time with family there. My aunt's father continued the work his mother and Larry started in Haiti and through his work I grew to understand that we all have a duty in life, to do what is good and what is right with our circumstances. Larry was aware of the wealth and power his family had, he turned that into love and care for those whose circumstances were far different than his.
Hey Noles. Another nice one. Growing up in the city you obviously come to know Mellon the name but the family breakdown is interesting. I can't believe as a Pittsburgher I never knew the connection with the Scaife family. I'm "ashamed" of myself.
Great video, I can definitely tell how much time and effort you put into research! One small piece of constructive feedback - I think you may want to adjust the levels on your voice vs. the music in the future, it was a little hard to hear you at times compared to the music in the intro/outro. Cheers!
Thank you for the feedback! That's always given me the most trouble when putting these videos together. I guess I need a second pair of ears before I put them out!
Love your content. I was wondering if you'd ever be interested in making a video about the demolition of the Lower Hill District, specifically the 'Crossroads of the World' at Wylie & Fullerton?
Amazing video!!! ‘Watermelon’ and ‘Cantaloup’ took me out. I never would have guessed that the Melons’ influence was so widespread over so much of our history… I wonder if any of them will watch this video
Crazy the amount of kids people used to have. Anna Barbara Winebiddle the real MVP. The video's also a little depressing when you consider just how much wide-open opportunity there used to be in this country. Getting in on the ground floor of anything was easy because _everything_ was new, everyone was looking for money, and land was cheap. It's said money doesn't grow on trees, but considering how many billionaires came out of land-owning families from before the 1920s, it may as well have in America. These days, the frontier is gone, everything is regulated and taxed to hell, and there are more grifters and scammers than legitimate opportunities.
My thoughts exactly. Thomas Mellon has a line in his biography something like “all you had to do to make money after the civil war was buy something and wait a few months.”
I love your content. I would like for you to do a documentary on Forest Park in St Louis Missouri. It was the world trade before the Louisiana purchase
@Noles.Explores there's a birdcage, better known as a flight cage built in 1904 for the world's Fair. It still sits today in the St Louis zoo. I could be wrong but I think it was a gift to the prince.
I’ve done way too much research into this family to fit it all into one video. If I made more videos on the Mellons, what aspects of the family should I cover?
@@Noles.Explores If you have the time and the available resources/documentation, I'd love to learn more about their charitable activities or the impact(s) of their charities and foundations across time. Curious what sort of balance there is/was between doing good and passing on wealth between generations
@@Noles.Explores there's so much more in question. Like what was his son doing before inheriting the bank? He made a lot of phenomenal investments. It seems very strategic. Was it all part of his father's plan? Or was it all his doing? also, who took control of the bank after his passing? What are some of the more recent investments?
the perversion of American Capitalism into the corporofascism that exists today with it's attendant war profiteering anarchy & mass murder eugenics programs for profit... please & thank you!
0:03 absolutely goated stance
Such an amazing video. All the family names that became street and place names over time is so interesting. Beatty, Negley, Larimer, Winebiddle are all streets I'm familiar with. I never knew the origin of the neighborhood Larimer's name was connected to the Mellon family. And of course all the buildings named for family members, such as Magee, Scaife, Hunt, Morrison, etc. Pittsburgh's history is so fascinating thanks to not only pioneering people but the immense wealth they created. And not really a big city. It's packed into a relatively modest size city.
This video needs more views!! Great job explaining
New subscriber, I think your channel came into my feed because I have been looking for videos of pittsburgh/ pa history. Anyway, I absolutely am loving your videos!
I am fortunate to know the work of Dr. W.L Mellon Jr. and his wife Gwen. My aunt is Gwen's granddaughter, through her son from her first marriage. I met met Gwen once when visiting with my cousins. I had the good fortune of living in Pittsburgh for many years and spending time with family there. My aunt's father continued the work his mother and Larry started in Haiti and through his work I grew to understand that we all have a duty in life, to do what is good and what is right with our circumstances. Larry was aware of the wealth and power his family had, he turned that into love and care for those whose circumstances were far different than his.
That’s incredible! I didn’t know who took on the mantle of their work after they passed away. Thank you for sharing
Hey Noles. Another nice one. Growing up in the city you obviously come to know Mellon the name but the family breakdown is interesting. I can't believe as a Pittsburgher I never knew the connection with the Scaife family. I'm "ashamed" of myself.
Great video, I can definitely tell how much time and effort you put into research! One small piece of constructive feedback - I think you may want to adjust the levels on your voice vs. the music in the future, it was a little hard to hear you at times compared to the music in the intro/outro. Cheers!
Thank you for the feedback! That's always given me the most trouble when putting these videos together. I guess I need a second pair of ears before I put them out!
Love your content. I was wondering if you'd ever be interested in making a video about the demolition of the Lower Hill District, specifically the 'Crossroads of the World' at Wylie & Fullerton?
Certainly! Urban renewal has, with the exception of the Point, been awful on this city
Amazing video!!! ‘Watermelon’ and ‘Cantaloup’ took me out. I never would have guessed that the Melons’ influence was so widespread over so much of our history… I wonder if any of them will watch this video
This was very interesting. Thank you.
Always a nice surprise to see you in the subscription box. Really appreciate your niche topics and look forward to the next instalment
Thank you! It’s a lot of fun to learn something new and then share it with the world
Crazy the amount of kids people used to have. Anna Barbara Winebiddle the real MVP.
The video's also a little depressing when you consider just how much wide-open opportunity there used to be in this country. Getting in on the ground floor of anything was easy because _everything_ was new, everyone was looking for money, and land was cheap. It's said money doesn't grow on trees, but considering how many billionaires came out of land-owning families from before the 1920s, it may as well have in America. These days, the frontier is gone, everything is regulated and taxed to hell, and there are more grifters and scammers than legitimate opportunities.
My thoughts exactly. Thomas Mellon has a line in his biography something like “all you had to do to make money after the civil war was buy something and wait a few months.”
Hill District video highly recommend so much history here
Well done!
We are part of the Negley Family. The Negley family left Fort Ligonier to settle in Pittsburgh.
Very impressive!
I love your content. I would like for you to do a documentary on Forest Park in St Louis Missouri. It was the world trade before the Louisiana purchase
I’ve been thinking about a video on the Worlds Fairs, St Louis among them!
@Noles.Explores there's a birdcage, better known as a flight cage built in 1904 for the world's Fair. It still sits today in the St Louis zoo. I could be wrong but I think it was a gift to the prince.
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