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Charles Stewart Howard

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

Charles Stewart Howard was born in Marietta, Georgia back in 1877.  I do not have any information as to his childhood schooling, etc.  What I can tell you is that he is dubbed as on the most successful Buick salesman of all time.  When the earthquake of 1906 happened, he was one of the few individuals who had operational vehicles in the city, he used them to help with the rescue efforts making him a celebrity.

With his fortune, he purchased a 16,000-acre tract of land in Ridgewood Ranch in Mendocino County.   He died in 1950 from a heart attack he was 73.

What you may not know about Charles is that he was also into horse racing.  He became a prominent thoroughbred racehorse owner.  While most of you may not recognize his name you surely should know the most famous horse he owned “Seabiscuit”?  The other two famous ones were Kayak and Noor.  Noor is in the Hall of Fame.

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Comments (18)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray 

here's Charles Stewart Howard with his famous "sea biscuit".....

Charles S. Howard - Wikipedia

Sep 15, 2020 03:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Another bit of history I had no idea about, James... but I did know about Seabiscuit.

Sep 15, 2020 03:50 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, James, for sharing this interesting story.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Sep 15, 2020 04:37 AM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

He sure did breed sucess. Make it a great day and thanks for sharing.

Sep 15, 2020 04:46 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

My mom would have known this James Dray as she was a fan of the ponies. Her dad (my grandpa) used to take her to the track frequently when she was a child.

Sep 15, 2020 05:39 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Obviously a man who knew when to seize an opportunity and run with it.

Sep 15, 2020 06:09 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. As usual, no clue about this guy but he certainly did well for himself. Enjoy your day.

Sep 15, 2020 06:11 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It seems like the most notable name in horse racing these days is Bob Baffert and he and I are both alumni of the University of Arizona!

Sep 15, 2020 06:16 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello James - because of the movie(although I didn't see it) I was aware of the name Seabiscuit but not much more/  

Sep 15, 2020 06:27 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning James Dray - that is really interesting.  Nothing more about being the most successful Buick Salesman.

Sep 15, 2020 06:56 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

I loved this story, and yes, I remember Seabiscuit, and then the movie (we did not see)!  Loved Barbara Todaro 's photo.  A

Sep 15, 2020 08:28 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

I also know of Seabiscuit!

As they say, it was your grandparent's choice of vehicles!

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Sep 15, 2020 08:55 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James- that really is interesting. Loved that he used his vehicles to assist with rescue efforts. 

Sep 15, 2020 12:30 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Every one should recognize the name Seabiscuit...

Happy Tuesday evening my friend James Dray 

Sep 15, 2020 03:59 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Well how about that we all saw the movie and funny we have the book on our bookshelf, need to read it one of these days:)Endre

Sep 15, 2020 10:23 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi James:

Well I can't say I recognized the name but certainly know of Seabiscuit...I have yet to see the movie but this might be an incentive to do so. Very cool that he used Buicks to help in the rescue efforts in the earthquake of 1906.

Jeff

Sep 16, 2020 11:30 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

wow, car salesman to horse racing ! 

Sep 18, 2020 05:44 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Horsepower made Charles Stewart Howard. Then he invested the money and horse power made him famous.

Nov 09, 2020 01:09 PM