George W. Lininger

1834–1907 (age 73)

businessman

Biography

George W. Lininger combined sharp business acumen with a passion for the arts, building an admired personal collection that he generously shared with the Omaha public. His gallery became a gathering place for appreciation of fine art and a testament to his belief in cultivating beauty within a growing city.

He will be remembered as a businessman whose philanthropic spirit helped elevate Omaha’s cultural life, leaving a legacy of generosity that still resonates in the city’s artistic institutions.