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Selling the Brooklyn Bridge: The Story of George C. Parker
00:55 - 06:41 (05:45)
The story of George C. Parker, a man who repeatedly sold the Brooklyn Bridge and other New York City landmarks he did not own is shared in this podcast episode. The presence of tolls on the bridge made it even easier for people to believe his scam.
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Learn about George C. Parker, an immigrant who made a living by selling the Brooklyn Bridge multiple times a week for years, claiming that the buyer would make a fortune from tolls, but in reality, he had no authority to sell it.
00:55 - 03:54 (02:59)
George C. Parker
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Learn about George C. Parker, an immigrant who made a living by selling the Brooklyn Bridge multiple times a week for years, claiming that the buyer would make a fortune from tolls, but in reality, he had no authority to sell it.
ChapterSelling the Brooklyn Bridge: The Story of George C. Parker
EpisodeShort Stuff: Selling the Brooklyn Bridge
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Brooklyn Bridge had a significant history of scams, including the selling of plots of land, monuments, and even parts of the bridge itself.
03:56 - 06:41 (02:45)
Scams
Summary
The Brooklyn Bridge had a significant history of scams, including the selling of plots of land, monuments, and even parts of the bridge itself. The presence of tolls on the bridge further perpetuated these fraudulent activities.