Florence Baker Loew
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Florence Baker Loew | |
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.jpg) Mrs. William Goadby Loew in 1911 | |
| Born | Florence Bellows Baker 1876 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | 1936 New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, New York. |
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| Parent(s) | George Fisher Baker Florence Tucker Baker |
Florence Bellows Baker Loew (1876–1936) was an American horsewoman, philanthropist, and award winning horticulturist.
She was born in 1876, the daughter of George Fisher Baker, a wealthy banker. On April 12, 1898, she married William Goadby Loew at All Souls' Unitarian Church in New York City.[1][2]
She died on May 24, 1936, in her townhouse at 56 East 93rd Street in New York City.[3][4] The mansion is now known as the William Goadby Loew House. She is buried with her husband at Locust Valley Cemetery in Locust Valley, New York.
References
[edit]- ^ "Easter Monday Nuptials. Miss Florence Baker Is Married to William Goadby Loew at All Souls' Church". New York Times. April 12, 1898. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
The wedding of Miss Florence B. Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Baker, and William Goadby Loew, brought a throng of fashionable people to All Souls' Unitarian Church, Fourth Avenue and Twentieth Street, at 3 P.M. yesterday. The Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Slicer, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony.
- ^ "W. G. Loew Dead. Stockbroker, 79. Prominent Society Figure and Sportsman Bought Exchange Seat in 1897". New York Times. May 25, 1936. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
William Goadby Loew, retired, former head of Loew Co., died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at the Racquet and Tennis Club, 70 Park Avenue, ...
- ^ "Mrs. W. G. Loew Dies In N. Y.; Once Harford Hunt Master. Daughter Of Late George F. Baker Was Known Here For Charities And Interest In Many Forms Of Sport". Baltimore Sun. May 25, 1936. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
Mrs. William Goadby Loew, younger daughter of the late George F. Baker, chairman of the board of the First National Bank, died last night ...
- ^ "Mrs. Loew Is Dead. Leader In Society. Daughter of Late George F. Baker, Famous Banker, and Wife of New York Broker. Noted as Horsewoman. Benefactor of Needy Children-Had Won Many Prizes for Flower Show Exhibits". New York Times. May 25, 1936. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
Mrs. Florence Baker Loew, wife of William Goadby Loew and daughter of the late George F. Baker, famous banker, died Saturday night at her home, ...
External links
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