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== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Walter Luttgen was born January 9, 1839 in [[Solingen]], [[Kingdom of Prussia]] to Carl August and Anne Johanne Luttgen ([[née]] Struller). The family emigrated to [[New York City]] in 1854.<ref>United States Census Records</ref>
Walter Luttgen was born January 9, 1839, in [[Solingen]], [[Kingdom of Prussia]] to Carl August and Anne Johanne Luttgen ([[née]] Struller). The family emigrated to [[New York City]] in 1854.<ref>United States Census Records</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1859, Luttgen was hired as office boy at the international banking company [[August Belmont|August Belmont & Company]] in New York, where he climbed up the ranks and became partner in 1880. He held this position until his death in 1922. Additionally he was appointed director of the Illinois Central Railway Company, Transatlantic Trust Company and the Rapid Transit Construction Company. He served as the Commodore of the Columbia Yacht Club, was a member of the [[New York Yacht Club]], [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]], [[Down Town Association|Downtown Association]], American [[Museum of Natural History]] and the [[The Legal Aid Society]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walter Luttgen Residence - New York City |url=http://www.nycago.org/Organs/NYC/html/ResLuttgenW.html |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=www.nycago.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Tom |date=2019-12-31 |title=Daytonian in Manhattan: The Walther Luttgen House - 51 West 75th Street |url=https://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-walther-luttgen-house-51-west-75th.html |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=Daytonian in Manhattan}}</ref>
In 1859, Luttgen was hired as office boy at the international banking company [[August Belmont|August Belmont & Company]] in New York, where he climbed up the ranks and became partner in 1880. He held this position until his death in 1922. Additionally he was appointed director of the Illinois Central Railway Company, Transatlantic Trust Company and the Rapid Transit Construction Company. He served as the Commodore of the Columbia Yacht Club, was a member of the [[New York Yacht Club]], [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]], [[Down Town Association|Downtown Association]], American [[American Museum of Natural History|Museum of Natural History]] and [[The Legal Aid Society]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walter Luttgen Residence - New York City |url=http://www.nycago.org/Organs/NYC/html/ResLuttgenW.html |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=www.nycago.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Tom |date=2019-12-31 |title=Daytonian in Manhattan: The Walther Luttgen House - 51 West 75th Street |url=https://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-walther-luttgen-house-51-west-75th.html |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=Daytonian in Manhattan}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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* Florence Amelia Luttgen (March 8, 1867 - 1 May 1927)
* Florence Amelia Luttgen (March 8, 1867 - 1 May 1927)
* Gertrude Marion Luttgen (March 6, 1880 - 9 April 1908)
* Gertrude Marion Luttgen (March 6, 1880 - 9 April 1908)


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:1839 births]]
[[Category:1839 births]]

Latest revision as of 00:44, 1 January 2024

Walter Luttgen
Luttgen, c. 1917
Born
Walther Lüttgen

(1839-01-19)January 19, 1839
DiedFebruary 27, 1922(1922-02-27) (aged 83)
NationalityAmerican (since 1858)
Prussian (1839-1858)
Occupation(s)Banker, industrialist and yachtsman
Spouse
Amelia Victoria Bremeyer
(m. 1866)
Children2

Walter Luttgen ( Walther Lüttgen; January 9, 1839 - February 27, 1922) was a German-born American industrialist, banker and yachtsman who was based in New York City.

Early life and education

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Walter Luttgen was born January 9, 1839, in Solingen, Kingdom of Prussia to Carl August and Anne Johanne Luttgen (née Struller). The family emigrated to New York City in 1854.[1]

Career

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In 1859, Luttgen was hired as office boy at the international banking company August Belmont & Company in New York, where he climbed up the ranks and became partner in 1880. He held this position until his death in 1922. Additionally he was appointed director of the Illinois Central Railway Company, Transatlantic Trust Company and the Rapid Transit Construction Company. He served as the Commodore of the Columbia Yacht Club, was a member of the New York Yacht Club, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Downtown Association, American Museum of Natural History and The Legal Aid Society.[2][3]

Personal life

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In 1866, Luttgen married Amelia Victoria Bremeyer (1846-1928), who was born in Brooklyn to an English-born father, likely of German origin and an Irish-born mother. They had two daughters;

  • Florence Amelia Luttgen (March 8, 1867 - 1 May 1927)
  • Gertrude Marion Luttgen (March 6, 1880 - 9 April 1908)

References

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  1. ^ United States Census Records
  2. ^ "Walter Luttgen Residence - New York City". www.nycago.org. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  3. ^ Miller, Tom (2019-12-31). "Daytonian in Manhattan: The Walther Luttgen House - 51 West 75th Street". Daytonian in Manhattan. Retrieved 2023-10-15.