Oscar Hammerstein I
German businessman
Oscar Hammerstein I was a German-born businessman, theater impresario, and composer in New York City. His passion for opera led him to open several opera houses, and he rekindled opera's popularity in America. Wikipedia
Born: May 8, 1846, Szczecin, Poland
Died: August 1, 1919 (age 73 years), Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Emma Swift Hammerstein (m. 1914)
Grandchildren: Oscar Hammerstein II, Elaine Hammerstein, and Reginald Hammerstein
Children: Arthur Hammerstein, Stella Hammerstein, and Willie Hammerstein
Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery • Conservancy, New York, NY
Parents: Abraham Hammerstein and Berthe Hammerstein