Sidney L. Mason

1886–1923 (age 37)

Businessman

Biography

Sidney L. Mason, born in 1886, was remembered among his peers as a thoughtful and industrious businessman in New York City. He devoted himself to steady commerce and helped cultivate local enterprises that sustained the community during a time of rapid growth.

Beyond the boardroom, Mason supported civic causes and encouraged the kind of steady leadership that helped his contemporaries navigate the challenges of the early twentieth century. His sudden passing in 1923 left colleagues who admired his steady resolve and quiet generosity.