Rodman Wanamaker
Lewis Rodman Wanamaker (February 13, 1863 – March 9, 1928) was an American businessman and heir to the Wanamaker's department store fortune. In addition to operating stores in Philadelphia, New York City, and Paris, he was a patron of the arts, education, golf, athletics, a Native American scholarship, and of early aviation.
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| Born | Lewis Rodman Wanamaker February 13, 1863 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 1928 (aged 65) |
| Education | Princeton University (AB) |
| Spouse | Fernanda Henry |
| Children | Fernanda Wanamaker John Wanamaker II Anne Marie Louise Wanamaker |
| Parent | John Wanamaker |
In 1916, he served as a presidential elector for Pennsylvania, and was appointed Special Deputy Police Commissioner of New York City under Richard Enright in February 1918. In this capacity, he founded the world's first police aviation unit and oversaw reorganization of the New York City Reserve Police Force. In 1916, Wanamaker originated the proposal for the Professional Golfers' Association of America.
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