Arthur Ross (philanthropist)

Arthur Ross
Born(1910-11-25)November 25, 1910
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 2007(2007-09-10) (aged 96)
East Hampton, New York, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania
Columbia University (BA)
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • philanthropist
EmployerCentral National-Gottesman
Known forNamesake of Arthur Ross Pinetum

Arthur Ross (November 25, 1910 – September 10, 2007) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was known for his philanthropic contributions to the arts and environmental causes, including New York City's Central Park, specifically the Arthur Ross Pinetum, as well as the Arthur Ross Greenhouse at Barnard College.[1]

  1. ^ Martin, Douglas (September 11, 2007). "Arthur Ross, Investor and Philanthropist Who Left Mark on the Park, Dies at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2007.