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Florida real estate pioneer. Death. Documentary project. References. Book, thesis and essay references. External links. Bertha Palmer. Bertha Matilde Palmer ( née Honoré; May 22, 1849 – May 5, 1918) was an American businesswoman, socialite, and philanthropist . Early life.
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May 1, 2024 · World’s Columbian Exposition. Bertha Honoré Palmer (born May 22, 1849, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died May 5, 1918, Osprey, Florida) was an American socialite remembered especially for her active contributions to women’s, artistic, and Chicago civic affairs. Bertha Honoré in 1871 married Potter Palmer, a wealthy merchant who shortly ...
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During the World's Columbian Exposition, Bertha Palmer served as the de facto hostess for the city of Chicago, entertaining royalty and presidents. She was there for opening day, and for the...
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Bertha Honoré Palmer (1849–1918) was a prominent figure in Chicago society and a leader of the Woman's Building at the Columbian Exposition of 1893. She was praised for her vision, skills, and contributions to women's rights and welfare by Governor John Altgeld of Illinois.
Dec 31, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Bertha Palmer, the millionaire matron who transformed swampland into farmland, ranchland and a tourist destination in Sarasota County. Discover how she used agricultural science, business acumen and philanthropy to shape the development of Florida agriculture and Sarasota.
May 11, 2021 · Learn how two women, Bertha Palmer and Sara Hallowell, brought Monet's paintings to Chicago and made him famous in the United States. Discover their stories, their roles in the World's Columbian Exposition, and their legacy at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Mar 30, 2023 · Bertha Palmer was the wife of Potter Palmer, a prominent businessman and hotelier, and the president of the Women's Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. She was known for her elegance, philanthropy, and art collection, and she inherited and expanded his estate in Chicago and Florida.
