Lawrence A Fleischman

• American

Lawrence Fleischman was a notable American art collector, patron and philanthropist. Along with his wife, Barbara Greenberg Fleischman, he shared their large collection of art with the public as part of their philanthropic activities. Fleischman was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Stella and Arthur Fleischman, owner of the Arthur Fleischman Carpet Company. He attended the Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois, and studied engineering at Purdue University. During World War II, he left Purdue to volunteer for service in the US Army, serving in France. Late in life, he moved to New York City and became a partner in the Kennedy Galleries. - AsNotedIn