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Hinde and President William Howard Taft

A steamboat such as the ones Hinde used to captain.

Background

Charles's inspiration was to make money.

In the last few years of his life, Charles gave to many charities in Southern California as well as in Coronado and San Diego. He also funded the construction of Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado.

Charles T. Hinde had no real ties with the federal government.

Born in Urbana, Ohio on July 12th, 1832. He was one of sixteen children. His father was a circuit preacher- making the family move a lot. His father also founded Mount Carmel in Illinois where the family settled. Charles was an industrialist, tycoon, riverboat captain, businessman, and entreprenuer. He married to Eliza Halliday and had one daughter Camilla, who died at age 13. By his late 40s, he had already gained a great fortune from his work.

Life During the Gilded Age

Charles T. Hinde

By: Taylor Williams

Hinde's lasting impact on American Society was that he was a very generous man that worked hard to get the money that he made.

Hinde was such an interesting historical figure because he worked in so many different industries, and was a buisiness magnate and a philanthropist.

Charles's main focus was on railroads, water transportation, shipping, and hotels.

During the Gilded Age, Hinde was mainly involved in the steamboat, railroad, and hotel businesses. He co-founded the Hotel del Coronado as well as became the captain of many steamboats operating at the time. He also became a shipping agent for multiple railroad companies.

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