Adolphus C. Bartlett

1844–1922 (age 78)

Biography

Adolphus C. Bartlett built a career as a business leader, guiding a prominent hardware enterprise as it supplied the tools and materials needed by a rapidly expanding Chicago.

He paired that enterprise with a thoughtful generosity that supported cultural, educational, and civic initiatives, earning him a reputation for integrity and a final resting place at Oak Woods Cemetery.