Paul Reichmann
Businessman and real estate developer
Born
September 27th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Born in Austria and later relocating to Canada, a businessman co-founded Olympia and York, which became a major player in the global real estate market. Olympia and York developed numerous high-profile properties, including the World Financial Center in New York City. The company's success during the 1980s established it as one of the largest real estate development firms in the world. The business faced challenges in the early 1990s due to financial downturns but made significant contributions to urban development and the skyline of major cities.
Co-founded Olympia and York
Developed the World Financial Center
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