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Pound Ridge Historical Society Presents Hiram Halle's Life And Legacy

POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Historical Society has mounted its 2015 exhibit, which examines the role of Hiram Halle’s pivotal role in developing the Westchester County hamlet.

The Pound Ridge Historical Society 2015 exhibit will take a look at Pound Ridge pioneer Hiram Halle through November at its 255 Westchester Ave. location.

The Pound Ridge Historical Society 2015 exhibit will take a look at Pound Ridge pioneer Hiram Halle through November at its 255 Westchester Ave. location.

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“A New Look: Hiram Halle’s Life and Legacy” runs from 2-4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through November at the Pound Ridge Historical Society, 255 Westchester Ave.

Halle was an American businessman, inventor and collector, as well as a philanthropist, humanitarian and rescuer of Jewish scholars and families.

After selling off his Universal Oil Products company for $25 million in 1931, Halle spent his days involved in humanitarians endeavors  such as “University in Exile,” a program that brought persecuted German scholars specializing in social sciences to The New School in New York City. Halle’s pledge of $120,000 to the University is the equivalent of approximately $1.8 million today.

Private tours are also available. For more information, visit poundridgehistorical.org or call (914) 764-4333.

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