Residents of Westport, Connecticut, transform the site of the town dump into a new community gathering space to enjoy free outdoor concerts, named the Levitt Pavilion in honor of Mortimer and Mimi’s support of the project.
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Beginnings
1999 | The Custom Shop proceeds transferred to Foundation
The continuing success of the Levitt Pavilion in Westport, which evolved to present 50 free concerts each summer, inspires Mortimer to sell his company and...Share
Beginnings
1966 | Levitt Foundation is founded
The Levitt Foundation is created by philanthropists Mortimer and Mimi Levitt to formalize their support for the arts, culture and education.Share