Abraham E. Lefcourt | |
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| Born | Abraham Elias Lefkowitz March 27, 1876 |
| Died | November 13, 1932 (aged 56) Manhattan, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
| Spouse | Irma Viola Castleberg |
| Children | Mildred Audrey Lefcourt Alan Elias Lefcourt |
Abraham E. Lefcourt (March 27, 1876 – November 13, 1932[1]),[2] better known as A.E. Lefcourt, was a prominent real estate developer in New York City in the 1920s. In his lifetime Lefcourt was known as one of the most prolific developers of Art Deco buildings in New York City.[3] Describing Lefcourt in a 1930 newspaper article, The New York Times said, "No other individual or building organization has constructed in its own behalf as many buildings as are in the Lefcourt Group."[4]
- ^ "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949". FamilySearch. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Time magazine: "A.E. Lefcourt"
- ^ The City Review: Madison Avenue
- ^ NY Times: "Abraham Lefcourt"