The Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York attracted the attention of a businessman born on July 17th who died in what year?
John Jacob Astor John Jacob Astor (July 17, 1763 – March 29, 1848) (born Johann Jakob Astor) was a German–American businessman, merchant, real estate mogul and investor who mainly made his fortune in fur trade and by investing in real estate in or around New York City.
Addison B. Colvin Addison Beecher Colvin (December 15, 1858 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York – June 21, 1939 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York) was an American businessman, banker and politician.