Oliver Harriman Sr.

1829–1904 (age 75)

Businessman/Philanthropist

Biography

Oliver Harriman Sr. was a businessman and philanthropist whose efforts strengthened both commerce and community in New York and beyond. He guided enterprises with foresight while generously supporting charitable causes that lifted the lives of many.

His embrace of civic responsibility and personal largesse earned widespread respect, and his memory is preserved at Woodlawn Cemetery by those who continue to benefit from his generous example.