15 Facts About Adolph Lewisohn

Adolph Lewisohn was a German Jewish immigrant born in Hamburg who became a New York City investment banker, mining magnate, and philanthropist.

Adolph Lewisohn is the namesake of Lewisohn Hall on the school's Morningside Heights campus, as well as the former Lewisohn Stadium at the City College of New York.

Adolph Lewisohn was a son of Samuel Lewisohn and his wife Julie.

Adolph Lewisohn was born in Hamburg on May 27,1849, and grew up with two brothers and four sisters.

Adolph Lewisohn was an avid collector of art and items of historical interest, and a deep lover of classical music; in particular opera.

Adolph Lewisohn collected paintings, antiquities, decorative arts, manuscripts and rare books.

Adolph Lewisohn was particularly known for his extensive collection of works by artists from the Barbizon school and the later Impressionist artists.

Adolph Lewisohn was an amateur singer, and every year on his birthday would sing opera arias to his birthday party guests up until the end of his life.

Adolph Lewisohn had a firm belief that everyone should be able to experience fine art, and much his philanthropic endeavours went towards making this vision happen.

Adolph Lewisohn was a regular supporter of fine music in the New York.

Adolph Lewisohn was an active philanthropist in the Jewish community, donating to Mount Sinai Hospital and the Orphanage of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society of Pleasantville, New York.

Adolph Lewisohn served as President of the Hebrew Technical School for Girls.

Adolph Lewisohn married Emma Cahn on June 26,1878, in Manhattan when he was 29 years old.

Lewisohn's son Sam A Lewisohn followed into his footsteps, and continued his law practice.

Adolph Lewisohn died on August 17,1938, at his Upper Saranac Lake camp, Prospect Point Camp.