William Loring Andrews

Biography

William Loring Andrews embraced the arts with devotion, collecting books, prints, and manuscripts that enriched New York’s cultural landscape. He championed scholarship and the sharing of knowledge, ensuring that fine items were preserved and accessible to curious minds.

His quiet leadership helped establish lasting institutions devoted to art and literature, and he encouraged young scholars to explore the beauty of the written word. The Green-Wood Cemetery now shelters his peaceful rest, alongside the enduring legacy of his patronage.