Joseph Ridgway Grundy (1863-1961)

Joseph Ridgway Grundy (1863-1961) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Bristol, Bucks County, dedicated 2008.

Bucks County · dedicated 2008 · 610-680 Radcliffe St., Bristol

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Widely regarded as a key figure in state and national Republican Party politics, he advocated pro-business, low tax, and high tariff policies. An influential industrialist, publisher, banker, lobbyist, and politician, he founded the Pa. Manufacturers Association, 1909, and was US Senator, 1929-1930. His legacy of philanthropy continues through The Grundy Foundation, Library, and Museum.

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Joseph Ridgway Grundy (1863-1961)

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