1. By: Andrew Stehley & Josh Alison

2. Background Poor family from Ireland Family became rich Made money at young age Had many successful businesses Western University of Pennsylvania

3. First Successful Business 1872 Created Lumber and Coal Enterprise Profitable Expanded Lumber and Coal industries Used for heat

4. Aiding The West 1874 T. Mellon & Sons (Bank) Transformed Western PA into rich industrial region in U.S.

5. Aluminum 1889 ALCOA Lightweight, but strong Electrical, industrial, and transportation uses

6. Built Tough 1899 Union Steel Used for tall buildings Stronger than iron

7. Fueling Our Nation 1901 Gulf Oil Mellon funded it and took control Fuel for vehicles 100,000 barrels per day

8. He Has The Power 1921 Secretary of Treasury Created plan to cut taxes Plan cut government debt by almost $10 billion

9. Artistic 1936 Offering of art collection National Art Gallery was created Founder of gallery 126 paintings & 26 sculptures

10. Retired… Donated millions to educational and charitable institutions in Pittsburgh Andrew W. Mellon Foundation created