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James J. Hill: Empire Builder

James J. Hill: Empire Builder

Special | 29m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Railroad baron James J. Hill was one of the most powerful and richest men in the 19th...

Railroad baron James J. Hill was one of the most powerful and richest men in the 19th century's Gilded Age, and he wielded his influence from his home on St. Paul's Summit Avenue.

08/16/2019 | Rating TV-G

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James J. Hill: Empire Builder is a local public television program presented by Twin Cities PBS

James J. Hill: Empire Builder

James J. Hill: Empire Builder

Special | 29m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Railroad baron James J. Hill was one of the most powerful and richest men in the 19th century's Gilded Age, and he wielded his influence from his home on St. Paul's Summit Avenue.

08/16/2019 | Rating TV-G

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