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Alfred O. Deshong - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Alfred O. Deshong
- Alfred O.
- Deshong (September 30, 1837 - April 19, 1913) was an American industrialist, philanthropist and art collector from Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Deshong came from a wealthy family including his grandfather Peter Deshong and father John O.
- Deshong.
- He operated a successful quarry business for years and was a director of the Delaware County National Bank.
- He invested his fortune in the collection of art. Deshong donated liberally to support the Chester Hospital and upon his death, donated his trust and land to the city of Chester which resulted in the creation of the Deshong Art Museum and Deshong Park.
- Over time, the museum fell into disrepair, suffered theft and eventually closed.
- The art museum is currently vacant and the art collection resides with Widener University.
