The Gaylord Family: A Legacy of Media, Real Estate, and Philanthropy
How the Gaylords Built Their Empire The Gaylord family’s fortune has grown for generations, starting with a modest $50 million inheritance. Edward Lewis Gaylord’s vision and strategic investments, such as the acquisition of The Daily Oklahoman newspaper, laid the foundation for their empire. They expanded into television broadcasting, theme park entertainment, and real estate, establishing Gaylord Entertainment Company. Assets and Holdings The family owns a vast media empire, including TV stations, newspapers, and theme parks like Opryland USA....