George C. Parker
The man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge
4.4 (27)
47 mins
Learn about the audacious cons of George C. Parker, the legendary con artist who repeatedly 'sold' the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and other landmarks to gullible immigrants. Discover how Parker used forged documents, fake offices, and charismatic deception to exploit dreams of wealth and ownership.
Ep 1:
The Man Who Sold a Bridge
Meet George C. Parker, the legendary con man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge hundreds of times, and discover the golden age of American trickery that shaped him.
Ep 2:
Landmarks for Sale, No Questions Asked
Parker's empire grows beyond one bridge—Madison Square Garden, the Statue of Liberty, even Grant's Tomb—as his victims learn the devastating truth behind their dream purchases.
Discussions (10)
Nora
Level 9 · 7 mo agoIt is ridiculous to call him a genius. He just preyed on immigrants who didn't know the system.
Dustin
Level 9 · 7 mo agoSold it twice a week... 🤪
Patricia
Level 3 · 7 mo agoI really disagree with the host calling Parker a genius. He wasn't a mastermind. He was just a bully preying on desperate immigrants who didn't understand the laws. That isn't clever, it is just cruel.
