George W. Loft

George William Loft was an American businessman, politician, real estate developer, and ownerbreeder of thoroughbred racehorses.

He was born in New York City on February 6, 1865 to English immigrant William Loft , 1860 founder of Loft, Inc. candymakers. Loft attended the public schools. He gained considerable wealth in the candy manufacturing business and expanded into retailing, banking, and real estate.

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