Coming to California in 1923 he became a speculator in real estate ventures, many along Wilshire Blvd. In one 18month period in 1937-38 he bought and sold more than $4 million worth of property-an astronomical figure in those days. He was appointed by the governor to the Agricultural Assn., which controlled Exposition Park and the Memorial Coliseum. He was then named Chairman of the Coliseum building committee from which he spearheaded development of the Los Angeles Sports Arena. He later became Vice President of the board of directors of the Museum of Science and Industry and as a major contributor was instrumental in building the museum's Kinsey Hall of Health. He also has a building named for him at USC.
Coming to California in 1923 he became a speculator in real estate ventures, many along Wilshire Blvd. In one 18month period in 1937-38 he bought and sold more than $4 million worth of property-an astronomical figure in those days. He was appointed by the governor to the Agricultural Assn., which controlled Exposition Park and the Memorial Coliseum. He was then named Chairman of the Coliseum building committee from which he spearheaded development of the Los Angeles Sports Arena. He later became Vice President of the board of directors of the Museum of Science and Industry and as a major contributor was instrumental in building the museum's Kinsey Hall of Health. He also has a building named for him at USC.
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