For Sale: Famous Landmark. Not Really.
Stories of brash conmen convincing people to buy some of the world’s most recognizable landmarks
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Introduction:
Act I:
- Arthur Furguson [Wikipedia]
- Brooklyn Bridge [Wikipedia]
- George C. Parker [Wikipedia]
- Bird's-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Display of Fire Works on Opening Night [Wikipedia]
- FAILURE OF J. LLOYD HAIGH.; EMBARRASSED BY HIS WIRE CONTRACT WITH THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE TRUSTEES [NYT]
- J. LLOYD HAIGH ARRESTED; CHARGED WITH FORGERY IN THE THIRD DEGREE. [NYT]
- For You, Half Price [NYT]
Act II:
- Eiffel Tower [Wikipedia]
- Victor Lustig [Wikipedia]
- Victor Lustig [Biography via Wayback Machine]
- The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. [Smithsonian]
- The Smoothest Con Man That Ever Lived [Smithsonian]
- The long con of underworld grifter ‘Count’ Victor Lustig [The Mob Museum]
Creators and Guests
Host
Caleb Newquist
Writer l Content at @GustoHQ | Co-host @ohmyfraud | Founding editor @going_concern | Former @CCDedu prof | @JeffSymphony board member | Trying to pay attention.
