Phipps family.

Dates:
Active 1800
Active 1947

Biographical notes:

The Phipps family fortune was founded by Henry Phipps jr., who was a partner with Andrew Carnegie in the steel industry in Pittsburgh. Westbury House and Old Westbury Gardens were built by John S. Phipps (eldest son of Henry) and his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1800-1947, 1900-1930 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155560144

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  • Dairy farms
  • Families
  • Historic buildings
  • Private libraries
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  • New York (State)--Old Westbury (as recorded)
  • Old Westbury (N.Y.) (as recorded)