Farr, Newton C. (Newton Camp), 1887-1967

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Life long Chicago resident, real estate developer and past president of the Illinois State Historical Society. His father, Marvin Farr owned a successful real estate agency in Chicago. His mother, Charlotte Camp Farr, was the daugher of L.N. Camp, co-founder of Este & Camp, a piano and organ manufacturing company. His sister, Barbara, wrote childrens stories and her two children started the Clean Plate Club during WWII.

From the description of Papers, 1854-1964. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 46888549

In 1912, Farr joined the firm of Farr, Chinnock & Sampson, Inc., Chicago's oldest real estate firm, founded by his father in 1872. He also advised many cities on redevelopment and renewal as a member and former president of the Urban Land Institute. Member, International Fraternity of Lambda Alpha, Ely Chapter.

From the guide to the Newton Camp Farr papers, [ca. 1933-1967], (Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library)

City planner, real estate consultant.

In 1912, Farr joined the firm of Farr, Chinnock & Sampson, Inc., Chicago's oldest real estate firm, founded by his father in 1872. He also advised many cities on redevelopment and renewal as a member and former president of the Urban Land Institute. Member, International Fraternity of Lambda Alpha, Ely Chapter.

From the description of Newton Camp Farr papers, [ca. 1933-1967]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64071746

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Death 1967

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