Isidore Newman
1837–1909 (age 72)
Businessman, philanthropist
Biography
Isidore Newman was a New Orleans businessman who rose from modest beginnings to build a reputation for integrity in commerce and for using his success to benefit others. His thoughtful investments and strategic generosity strengthened the civic fabric of his beloved city at a time when it was striving to recover from war and modernization.
He gave generously to strengthening education and relief efforts, leaving an enduring legacy in the institutions that continue to bear his name and inspire future generations.