Rush Harrison Kress
American businessman (1877-1963), variety chain president of S. H. Kress & Co. from 1941 to 1945 and president of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation since 1955
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Summary
Rush Harrison Kress was born on June 26, 1877[1], in Slatington[2]. He died on March 22, 1963[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5], philanthropist[6], art collector[7], and merchant[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Virginia Holmes Watkins[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family name: Kress[14]
- Given name: Rush[15], Harrison[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Sibling: Samuel Henry Kress[18]
FAQs
Where was Rush Harrison Kress born?
Rush Harrison Kress's place of birth was Slatington[2].
Where did Rush Harrison Kress die?
Rush Harrison Kress passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Rush Harrison Kress married to?
Rush Harrison Kress's spouses include Virginia Holmes Watkins[11].
What did Rush Harrison Kress do for work?
Rush Harrison Kress worked as a businessperson[5], philanthropist[6], art collector[7], and merchant[8].