Isidor Straus

1845–1912 (age 67)

Merchant

Biography

Isidor Straus built a reputation as a principled merchant and civic-minded leader, co-founding Macy's while investing his time in public service and philanthropy for the city he called home.

He is remembered for his steadfast devotion to family, his support of education and the arts, and for the graceful dignity he upheld in every endeavor.