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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › James_DeeringJames Deering - Wikipedia

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   James Deering (November 12, 1859 – September 21, 1925) was an American executive in the management of his family's Deering Harvester Company and later International Harvester, as well as a socialite and an antiquities collector.

   • Occupation(s): industrialist, art collector
   • Died: September 21, 1925 (aged 65), aboard SS Paris

   • Born: November 12, 1859, South Paris, Maine
   • Known for: building Villa Vizcaya

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3. vizcaya.org › who-was-james-deeringWho was James Deering? - Vizcaya

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   James Deering (1859–1925) was a wealthy industrialist who built Vizcaya, a Mediterranean-style villa in Miami, as his winter retreat. He also helped create International Harvester, the largest producer of agricultural machinery in the nation, and received the French Legion of Honor for his work.

4. vizcaya.org › main-houseAbout Main House - Vizcaya

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   Learn about the Main House of Vizcaya, a National Historic Landmark built by James Deering, the founder of International Harvester. Explore the architecture, collections, and preservation of this cultural destination in Miami.

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     Vizcaya started out as the private winter home of James Deering. So… how did it become a museum? Through the tireless efforts of Mr. Deering’s nieces, Marion Deering McCormick and Barbara Deering Danielson, Vizcaya was conveyed to Miami-Dade County under the promise that it would serve as a public art museum in perpetuity. Watch the video for more details. And now for some trivia: What part of the estate mentioned in the video sits west of South Miami Avenue? ------------- Vizcaya fue creada con

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6. vizcaya.org › deering-brothers-of-miami-a-tale-ofDeering Brothers of Miami: A Tale of Art, Estates, and Miami ...

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   Learn about James Deering, the visionary behind Vizcaya, and his half-brother Charles Deering, a preservationist and artist. Discover how they influenced Miami's development and culture through their art collections, boats, and environmental conservation.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vizcaya_Museum_and_GardensVizcaya Museum and Gardens - Wikipedia

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   The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present-day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.

   • Area: 43 acres (17 ha)

   • Built: 1914–23

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   Who was James Deering?

   • James Deering was born in 1859 in the western Maine town of South Paris. He was the son of William Deering and his second wife, Clara Barbour Cummings Hamilton Deering. His older half-brother was the arts patron Charles Deering.

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   Why did James Deering live in Vizcaya?

   • James Deering (1859–1925) was a retired millionaire and a bachelor in his early fifties when he undertook the challenge to build an elaborate estate in South Florida. He was afflicted with pernicious anemia, a condition for which doctors recommended sunshine and a warm climate: Vizcaya became the place where he hoped to restore his health.

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   Where did James Deering live?

   • By the turn of the century, James Deering owned homes on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago and in nearby Evanston, as well as in New York City and at Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris. His name appeared in social columns as an active partygoer, traveler and cultural ambassador, hosting visiting French dignitaries at his homes in New York and Chicago.

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   What did William Deering do for a living?

   • William Deering, who had inherited a family woolen mill, invested in land in the western United States and financially backed the development of agricultural machinery to make his property more valuable. In 1873, he moved his family to Illinois and assumed control of a farm equipment manufacturer, renaming it the Deering Harvester Company.

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9. deeringestate.orgHistoric Arts & Culture Museum in Miami, FL | Deering Estate

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   Nestled along the southwestern edge of Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve is a historic landmark in Miami covering 450 acres of diverse ecosystems and hosting 10,000 years of human history. The Deering Estate offers a range of events, exhibits, tours and classes for visitors. Open Daily.

10. deeringestate.org › about › historyThe History of a Storied Florida Historical Site | Deering Estate

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    The History of Charles & James Deering. Charles and James Deering, became known for their gilded age lifestyle of world travel and opulent homes, but also for their philanthropic support of schools and hospitals, within the Chicago area, abroad, and in Miami where they made their winter homes.