Solomon R. Guggenheim

1861–1949 (age 88)

Industrialist, Art Collector

Biography

Solomon R. Guggenheim rose from the opportunities of his youth to become a visionary industrialist whose entrepreneurial spirit was matched only by his passion for supporting the arts.

His legacy at Salem Fields Cemetery endures through the institutions he helped build, particularly his namesake foundation and museum, which continue to introduce new generations to bold artistic daring.

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