BIOGRAPHIES

Wayne County Michigan


BERNARD GINSBURG

Bernard Ginsburg, iron merchant; born, Columbus, Ind., Aug. M, 1864; son of Samuel Nathan and Rachel Leah (Helfman) Ginsburg; parents were born in Poland and came to America in 1856; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married, Mar. 10, 1891, Ida E. Goldman (died, 1901); 8 children: Avery J., (J old a hf., Judith. Began aa iron merchant in Detroit, July 1, 1891; president B. L. Oinsborg Sons Co.; vice-president Detroit Auto Specialty Co.; director New York Car Wheel Co., of Buffalo. Served aa Public Lighting Commissioner, 1903-5; member Public Library Board, Jan. 1, 1909-Dee. 31, 1914. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Director Provident Loan Society, United Jewish Charities (ex-president). Republican. Jewish religion. Member B'nai B'rith. Club: Phoenix. Recreation: reading. Office: 909 Greenwood Ave, Residence: 84 Adelaide St

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908


BERNARD GINSBURG


Bernard Ginsburg Residence -- 236 Adelaide in Brush Park near downtown Detroit

DescriptionThe Bernard Ginsburg House is a two-and-one-half-story structure made of red brick and stone. A carved wood arcade atop stone walls tuns the width of the front porch. Unique and beautiful statues support the porch roof. The openings for windows and doors have frames and quoins constructed of stone.

Bernard Ginsburg was born in Columbus, Indiana in 1864; his parents were Polish immigrants who had arrived in America in the mid-1850s. The family moved to New York and then to Detroit, where Bernard graduated from high school in 1881. Than same year, Bernard and his father began in business as iron merchants under the name, "R L Ginsburg." The business was successful, and Bernard became very well-to-do. He served as Public lighting Commissioner for two years and as a member of the Public Library Board. He was active in Jewish charities, particularly supporting the Eastern European Jews who were migrating into the country. He served as President of the United Jewish Charities, vice president of the National Conference of Jewish Charities, director of the Jewish Orphan Asylum in Cleveland, Ohio, and President of Temple Beth El from 1918-1919.[5]

Source: Wikipedia