Kresge

Kresge

Kresge may refer to:
*Sebastian S. Kresge, noted merchant and philanthropist, founder of Kmart, formerly known as the S. S. Kresge Company
*The Kresge Foundation, a philanthropic organization established by Sebastian S. Kresge in 1924
*Kresge Hearing Research Institute, research institute of Department of Otolaryngology in Ann Arbor, Michigan
*Kresge Auditorium, a main performance space for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
*Kresge Art Museum, an art museum in East Lansing, Michigan that houses Michigan State University's art collection


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  • Kresge, S(ebastian) S(pering) — born July 31, 1867, Bald Mount, Pa., U.S. died Oct. 18, 1966, East Stroudsburg, Pa. U.S. merchant. He worked as a traveling salesman before becoming a partner in 5 and 10 cent stores in Memphis, Tenn., and Detroit, Mich., in 1897. He opened… …   Universalium

  • Kresge, S(ebastian) S(pering) — (31 jul. 1867, Bald Mount, Pa., EE.UU.–18 oct. 1966, East Stroudsburg, Pa.). Comerciante estadounidense. Trabajó como vendedor viajero hasta que en 1897 se convirtió en socio de unos baratillos en Memphis, Tenn. y Detroit, Mich. Abrió varias… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • S. S. Kresge — Sebastian Spering Kresge (July 31, 1867 – October 18, 1966), American merchant and philanthropist, was the founder of the The S. S. Kresge Company (later Kmart), now known as the Sears Holdings Corporation.Early life and educationKresge was born… …   Wikipedia

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