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Joseph Early Widener (August 19, 1871 – October 26, 1943) was a wealthy American art collector who was a founding benefactor of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. A major figure in thoroughbred horse racing, he was head of New York 's Belmont Park and builder of Miami 's Hialeah Park racetrack in Florida.
The Widener estate, Lynnewood Hall, was located in Elkins Park outside Philadelphia and housed an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative art and porcelains, which was ultimately donated to the National Gallery in 1942, through Joseph Widener.
Jan 14, 2004 · Joseph Early Widener Joseph Early Widener, son of PAB Widener and Hannah Widener was born Aug.19, 1871 in Philadelphia and grew up at his father's home on North Broad Street which was not considered to be a socially desirable location by Philadelphia's upper class.
The Miramar mansion. The Widener family is an American family from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Founded by Peter Arrell Browne Widener (1834–1915) and his wife, Hannah Josephine Dunton (1836–1896), it was once one of the wealthiest families in the United States.
Mar 22, 2024 · Joseph Early Widener was an art collector and businessman. He was one of three sons of Peter Arrell Brown Widener (1834-1915) and his wife Hannah Josephine Dunton (c.1836-1896). He was married to Ella Pancoast (d. 1929) of Philadelphia and had two children, Peter A.B. Widener, II and Josephine (Fifi), later Mrs. Aksel Wichfeld.
Overview. Joseph E. Widener. (1872—1943) Quick Reference. ( b Philadelphia, PA, 19 Aug 1872; d Elkins Park, nr Philadelphia, 26 Oct 1943), collector and museum patron. Sharing the interest of his father, P. A. B. Widener (1834–1915), he ... From: Widener, Joseph E. in The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art » Subjects: Art & Architecture.
Joseph Early Widener was a wealthy American art collector who was a founding benefactor of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. A major figure in thoroughbred horse racing, he was head of New York's Belmont Park and builder of Miami's Hialeah Park racetrack in Florida.
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