Ben Weingart | |
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| Born | Ben Weingart September 26, 1888 |
| Died | December 22, 1980 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, real estate developer, inventor, and philanthropist |
| Known for | Development of Lakewood, CA Aetna Construction, Inc. Tragniew |
| Spouse |
Stella Shobe (m. 1917) |
Ben Weingart (1888–1980) was an American real estate investor and developer, influential in the development of various areas of southern California, including Lakewood, California. A self-made man, Weingart became one of the richest men in California, building a fortune of nearly $100 million, and the Weingart Foundation, his philanthropic organization, has provided grants and support to many charitable causes, having granted more than $950 million in support of various Southern California social services, educational and community programs.[1]