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Feb 8, 2024 · The descendants of Chicago financier Henry Crown own everything from real estate and manufacturing firms to public securities and ski resorts.
Lester Crown (born June 7, 1925) is an American businessman and is the son of Chicago financier Henry Crown (died 1990), who created the Material Service Corporation with two brothers in 1919, which merged with General Dynamics in 1959.
Feb 8, 2010 · The Property: In December, Lester Crown, the 84-year-old patriarch of one of Chicago’s wealthiest families, sold his interest in a secluded Winnetka mansion to his son, Steven. By Dennis...
Sep 2, 2020 · CHICAGO — The longtime accountant of a wealthy Winnetka family was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for misappropriating more than $77 million, records show.
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Oct 23, 2023 · Over the course of 100+ years and across 3 generations, the Chicago-based Crowns have accumulated a net worth surpassing $10 billion. The story begins with patriarch Henry Crown, who founded a successful building materials company in 1919 that later merged with General Dynamics, giving the family a powerful foothold in the defense industry.
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Crown Family Philanthropies is a family-led foundation dedicated to partnering with our communities to effect just and lasting social impact across generations. Learn more. Our Work.
Jun 27, 2023 · James Crown, Chicago Businessman and Avid Philanthropist, Dies at 70. He was a director of General Dynamics and served on the board of JPMorgan Chase. He was also a crucial early supporter of ...
