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How did a middle-class German refugee become so successful in America that he not only became one of its richest citizens, but also helped support some of the country's greatest artists and musicians? And how did he earn a reputation for helping put America's cultural institutions on the global map? It's time to uncover the incredible story of Otto Kahn, whose financing of the 1800s railroad boom would make him one of the wealthiest, yet generous people the country had ever seen.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the philanthropic legacy of Otto Kahn, aka "The King of New York" — an American investment banker who used his considerable wealth to not only build himself some of the country's most exquisite properties, but also give back to the arts community he had originally dreamed of being a part of.
Led by music composer and Otto Kahn researcher Roger Hall, who attended Eastern Military Academy when it resided inside Kahn’s Oheka Castle property on Long Island, our deep dive into his prosperity and philanthropy will include:
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Roger — any and all questions about Otto Kahn's philanthropic legacy are welcomed and encouraged!
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About Roger
Roger Lee Hall is a music preservationist and ASCAP composer who has been active in music for over 50 years. Currently, he is Director of the Center for American Music Preservation (CAMP), which seeks to keep alive music from America's past. He has also worked extensively with old recordings and is also director of the American Music Recordings Archive (AMRA).
Before his retirement, he was a music teacher for over 20 years in college and adult education where his music courses were very popular and many students spoke highly of his knowledge. His courses ranged from classical music to music from Broadway and Hollywood.
His official website is located at: www.rogerleehall.com.
Testimonials
"Roger Lee Hall’s personal experience with Oheka Castle and all the history he imparted -marvelous and so enlightening! Thank you for the opportunity to watch this webinar!" -Kathryn
"Lots of great pictures. Very interesting. Cute touch. And loved the music. It got my feet tapping." -Connie
"Hall is passionate and personal! Wonderful lecture! Thank you! -Mary
"Very good material and clear explanation. Most interesting" -Robert
"Having grown up less than a mile from Oheka, I still learned things from this event." -Ellen
"Roger Hall was extremely knowledgeable about Otto Kahn and the arts scene in the early 20th century. The pictures and music in his presentation made the webinar come alive." -Marsha
"Learning new things about History of famous New Yorkers and beautiful places!" -Alba
"I liked the photos of Kahn's homes, back story knowledge." -Elizabeth
"Very thorough and learned a lot more than I already knew about Otto Khan." -Jessica
"Very informative. Lots of visual aids. Host really knew the subject matter." -Nancy
"Great usage of media, video, pictures. Loved the personal connection of speaker to Oheka." -Jen
"I loved the presenter's personal connection to one of the properties." -Kerri
"I liked the details about Otto Kahn and his family plus the various homes Kahn owned." -Joanna
"The presenter was excellent and knew his facts. The webinar was quite broad in detail such as music facts, the life of Otto Kahn as well as his son and then Oheka castle itself." -Susan
"I liked the addition of the music and the lecturer's experiences at the military academy." -Ann
"It was comprehensive, interesting and informative. I have visited Oheka Castle, and was somewhat familiar with the history behind it and Otto Kahn. However, I did not know so much of his background until this webinar." -Lucille
"The presenter's knowledge of the subject, the work that he put into the presentation and the fact that it was very interesting. I learned a lot and will continue reading about Otto Kahn." -Claudia
"Author has a passion for the topic." -Leigh
"The presenter was knowledgeable, clearly able to present well, had a sense of humor, we really liked him a lot!" -Kathryn
"Very informative loved the old timey music and videos." -Lee
"It was fun! It was presented as a good mix of lecture, visuals, audio and video clips. The musical pieces, from opera to jazz, helped to tell Otto Kahn’s story." -Ellen
"I loved the presenters enthusiasm and all the interesting details he provided." -Maria
"Very interesting talk. I liked the variety of research material. Live in Morristown area so very glad he included that home. Learned a lot and thought speaker's enthusiasm was contagious." -Jeanne
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