John Jakob Raskob
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John Jakob Raskob was a prominent American businessman and financier known for his role in the development of the Empire State Building, which became a symbol of American prosperity and architectural ambition during the early 20th century.
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Raskob was one of the country’s richest men, who helped bankroll the building.
‘It would take 11 seconds to hit the ground’: the roughneck daredevils who built the Empire State Building | ArchitectureThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-12-01
United Kingdom· 2025-12-01
