Edson Bradley
Edson Bradley, Jr. | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date New Canaan, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | June 20, 1935 (aged 83) London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, whiskey distillery president |
| Known for | President of W.A. Gaines and Company, owner of "Old Crow" whiskey brand |
Edson Bradley, Jr. (May 9, 1852 – June 20, 1935) served as the president of the Kentucky whiskey distillery W.A. Gaines and Company located in Frankfort, Kentucky, which held exclusive ownership of the "Old Crow" whiskey brand.
Biography
Hailing from New Canaan, Connecticut, Bradley came from a family with notable social standing; his daughter Julia was married to Bishop Herbert Shipman. He was distinguished for his extensive real estate ventures, including the 1923 relocation of his Newport, Rhode Island residence—appraised at two million dollars—to a seven-acre oceanfront property. This home, crafted by architect Howard Greenley, received an award from the Architectural League of New York and is presently identified as Carey Mansion.
In 1907, Bradley purchased the Gardiner Greene Hubbard residence at Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., which he used as a winter home. Together with his wife, they became prominent members of the city's social elite. Mrs. Bradley gained acclaim for hosting the "American Beauty Ball," an event that significantly reduced the availability of American Beauty roses in the local market.
Following the completion of their home in 1929, Bradley's wife Julie passed away shortly thereafter. Edson Bradley himself died from pneumonia in London on June 20, 1935.