Carl Pforzheimer
American banker (1879–1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carl Howard Pforzheimer (1879–1957) was an American banker and curbstone broker based in New York City.[1]
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Carl Howard Pforzheimer | |
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Born | 1879 |
Died | 1957 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Banker, philanthropist, curbstone broker |
Known for | Helping organize the New York curb market on Broad Street, co-founding the American Stock Exchange, |
Spouse | Lily Oppenheimer Pforzheimer |
Children | Carl Howard Pforzheimer Jr |
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He was a founder of the American Stock Exchange and amassed a large fortune on Wall Street as a specialist in Standard Oil stock.
An avid collector of rare books, he built up the Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle, which is now held at New York Public Library.[2]