Larry Fisher
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Larry Fisher | |
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| Born | June 6, 1907 |
| Died | February 4, 2001 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
| Known for | Co-founder of Fisher Brothers |
| Spouse | Kathleen Fisher |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Zachary Fisher (brother) Martin Fisher (brother) |
Larry Fisher (June 6, 1907 – February 4, 2001) was an American real estate developer and philanthropist who co-founded the Fisher Brothers real estate development company.
Born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York,[1][2] the son of a bricklayer immigrant from Russia who taught his sons masonry.[3] Fisher never finished high school but followed his father and worked as a bricklayer.[2] In 1915, he and his brothers, Martin and Zachary, founded Fisher Brothers, first working as contractors building homes outside Manhattan.[3][1] The brothers divided the responsibilities with Larry being responsible for site assembly, all financing, and overall development.[2] Fisher Brothers eventually became one of the real estate industry's largest residential and commercial developers in New York, owning more than five million square feet of office space.[4] Fisher Brothers built 400 Park Avenue, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, Bankers Trust Plaza, Imperial House, and 50 Sutton Place South. Fisher Brothers portfolio included 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Park Avenue Plaza, 299 Park Avenue, and 605 Third Avenue.
