Philip A. Herfort

1851–1921 (age 70)

Businessman

Biography

Philip A. Herfort was a businessman whose contributions to commerce reflected a time when industry and innovation were reshaping American cities. With a commitment to integrity and civic duty, he guided enterprises that supported economic growth while also investing in the communities that sustained them.

His legacy endures in the institutions he helped nurture and the example he set for combining entrepreneurial skill with social responsibility.