F.M. "Borax" Smith made his fortune in carving minerals, mainly borax, out of the Nevada desert.

He then invested in trolley lines and real estate. In 1903, these two investments came together in one of the biggest and best amusement parks this side of the Rockies -- at least that's what promoters said.Smith and his Realty Syndicate needed an attra... ...

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