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The Legacy of Mimi Levitt
Mimi Levitt (1921–2019) An iconic patron of the arts and historic preservation, Annemarie “Mimi” Gratzinger Levitt was best known for her intelligence, grace and hands-on approach to philanthropy and activism. She believed in the arts as a source for positive social change and left a lasting legacy of generosity and service to the causes she…
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The Legacy of Mortimer Levitt
A fashion businessman, philanthropist and outspoken advocate for the arts, Mortimer Levitt was known for his keen sense of style, entrepreneurial spirit and self-proclaimed “candor that bordered on outrageous.” Rising from rags to riches by the success of his men’s clothing company, The Custom Shop, Mortimer became a major patron of the arts, taking special…