Guggenheim family

Guggenheim family
Meyer Guggenheim
Daniel Guggenheim
Harry Frank Guggenheim
Current regionNew York, U.S.
Place of originLengnau, Switzerland
Foundedc.1800s
FounderSimon Meyer Guggenheim
Connected familiesLoeb family
Morton family
Straus family[1]
Estate(s)Falaise (Sands Point, New York);[2] Murry Guggenheim House (West Long Branch, New Jersey)

The Guggenheim family (/ˈɡʊɡənhm/ GUUG-ən-hyme) is an American-Jewish family known for making their fortune in the mining industry, in the early 20th century, especially in the United States and South America. After World War I, many family members withdrew from the businesses and became involved in philanthropy, especially in the arts, aviation, medicine, and culture.

  1. ^ "Straus family | American family | Britannica".
  2. ^ "Falaise Museum".