Quick Facts
Biography
Carl Pforzheimer (1879–1957) was a banker and curbstone broker based in New York City. He was a founder of the American Stock Exchange, and built up the Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle, which is now held at New York Public Library. He amassed a large fortune on Wall Street as a specialist in Standard Oil stock.
Career
On March 16, 1911, the Curb Association elected its first Board of Representatives. The board corresponded to the Governing Committee of the Stock Exchange and had the "task of keeping the outside market in order." Members included Pforzheimer, E. S. Mendels, and others.
Philanthropy
His philanthropic legacy is in the Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation Directorship.
Personal life
His son is Carl Howard Pforzheimer Jr. The Pforzheimer House is named for him.