Tony Goldman

Tony Goldman
Born Richard Anthony Goldman (at adoption)[1]
(1943-12-06)December 6, 1943
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Died September 11, 2012(2012-09-11) (aged 68)
New York City, New York, United States
Alma mater Emerson College
Occupation Real estate developer
Spouse(s) Janet Ehrlich
Parent(s) Tillie and Charles Goldman

Tony Goldman (December 6, 1943 – September 11, 2012)[1][2] was an American real estate developer and arts visionary.

Early life and education

Goldmand was born to a single mother in Wilmington, Delaware.[1] He was adopted at birth by Tillie and Charles Goldman, who named him Richard Anthony Goldman.[1]

In 1965, he graduated from Emerson College, located in Boston, Massachusetts.[3]

Career

In 1968, he started Goldman Properties.[2]

He was instrumental in the refurbishment of the architecturally significant vicinity of Miami Beach, Florida; the Wynwood district of Miami, Florida; the New York City, New York, neighborhood of SoHo; and 13th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[4]

it has been said that "Tony was the central person in getting South Beach going."[1]

Goldman was also responsible for the launching of the Bowery Mural, an outdoor exhibition space in New York City on a wall located on the corner of Houston Street and the Bowery.

Award

Goldman was awarded the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2010 for lifetime achievement.[1][2]

Death

Goldman died from heart failure on September 11, 2012, at age 68, in New York City.[1]

Personal life

In 1966, Goldman married Janet Ehrlich.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Brecher, Elinor J.; Hanks, Douglas; Smiley, David (September 12, 2012). "South Beach, Wynwood Developer Tony Goldman Dies at 68". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Hill, Miriam (September 14, 2012). "Tony Goldman, 68, Visionary Who Revitalized Philadelphia's 13th Street". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ Rao, Tejal (September 12, 2012). "Tony Goldman, Developer and Restaurateur, Dies at 68". The Village Voice. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Kaufman, Leslie (September 15, 2012). "Tony Goldman Real Estate Visionary Dies at 68". The New York Times. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
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