Maurice Warshaw
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 40° 46.636 W 111° 53.290
12T E 425052 N 4514411
Maurice Warshaw is credited with much of the early work in developing the concept of the modern supermarket.
Waymark Code: WME9MR
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member hobbycachegirl
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MAURICE WARSHAW
1898 - 1979

Pioneer in the development of super markets
and founder of the Grand Central Stores.

Internationally renonwed as a great
philanthropist in giving of both his time
& money in the helping of world-wide
organizations for the handicapped and
underprivileged.

Great humanitarian and benefactor of the
arts and sciences

Presented by Inez Warshaw (his wife)
and his family.

October 1980

Marker Name: Maurice Warshaw

Marker Type: City

Addtional Information:
This marker is located in the fourth floor gallery of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah.


County: Salt Lake

City: Salt Lake City

Group Responsible for Placement: Maurice Warshaw Wife and Family

Date Dedicated: October 1980

Marker Number: None

Web link(s) for additional information:
http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/w/WARSHAW%2CMAURICE.html


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