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The
inspiration for this distinctive timepiece comes from the Art Deco
architecture of the Rockefeller centre in New York . The Rockefeller
centre was one of the largest private building projects ever undertaken
in modern times, consiting of 14 buildings all constructed in the
Art Deco style. John D Rockefeller was an American industrialist
who played a prominent role in the early oil industry, and for a
time was the richest man alive. In today's terms Rockefeller would
be worth at least twice as much as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and
Sam Walton's fortunes combined. Rockefeller spent much of the second
half of his life focusing on philanthropic pursuits, primarily relating
to education and public health, eventually giving away about half
of his wealth. |
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