James Fry Speed

1852–1932 (age 80)

businessman/philanthropist

Biography

James Fry Speed, a scion of the Speed family, gained recognition as a businessman with a thoughtful approach to industry and an abiding interest in the civic vitality of Louisville.

His philanthropic inclinations led him to support educational and cultural endeavors, believing that art, learning, and charity could provide durable foundations for community wellbeing.