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In May 2009, Guggenheim Partners acquired a controlling interest in financial services firm Transparent Value LLC. [18] In July 2009, it acquired Claymore Group, a firm known for its Exchange-traded funds and unit investment trusts. [19] In December 2009, Guggenheim acquired a division of Wellmark and renamed it Guggenheim Life & Annuity. [20]
Solomon Robert Guggenheim (February 2, 1861 – November 3, 1949) was an American businessman in needlework, gold, silver, copper, and lead and an art collector. He is best known for establishing the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
The Guggenheim family (/ ˈ ɡ ʊ ɡ ən h aɪ m / GUUG-ən-hyme) is an American-Jewish family known for making their fortune in the mining industry, in the early 20th century, especially in the United States and South America. After World War I, many family members withdrew from the businesses and became involved in philanthropy, especially in ...
[5] [6] Pieces from the collection were first shown outside New York City in 1936, when the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina, displayed 128 of the collection's paintings. [7] Red Balloon by Paul Klee. In 1937, Guggenheim established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation to foster the appreciation of modern art. [6]
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, under construction in the United Arab Emirates [3] Former museums include: The Deutsche Guggenheim in Berlin, Germany (funded by Deutsche Bank; 1997–2013) [4] [5] The Guggenheim Hermitage Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (2001–2008) [6] [7] The Guggenheim Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico (2007–2009) [8]
Meyer Robert Guggenheim (May 17, 1885 – November 16, 1959) was an American diplomat and a member of the Guggenheim family. Born in New York City , he was the son of Daniel Guggenheim (1856–1930), brother of Harry Frank Guggenheim , and nephew of Simon Guggenheim .
Benjamin Guggenheim (October 26, 1865 – April 15, 1912) was an American businessman, who was a wealthy member of the Guggenheim family.He was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,495 others when the ship sank on her maiden voyage taking 1,496 of 2,208 on board with her.
In the early 1890s the Ingersoll Watch Company started selling a Waterbury Clock Company clock in a watch case for $1.50. [1] [2] [3] The one dollar price was reached in 1896 when Ingersoll introduced a watch called the Yankee, setting its price at $1. This made it the cheapest watch available at the time, and the first watch to be priced at ...