Paul Milstein

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Paul Milstein (born 1923) is an American real estate developer and philanthropist. He was on the master list of Nixon political opponents.

Born in New York City he attended DeWitt Clinton High School and the New York University School of Architecture. His father, Morris, founded Circle Floor Co. Inc. in 1919. After World War II, the business expanded into floor tile, acoustical ceilings and drywall construction.

Paul Milstein became president in 1961. Under his leadership, Circle Floor installed the floors in such landmarks as Rockefeller Center, the United Nations complex, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, the World Trade Center, Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden.

Philanthropy:

• Irma and Paul Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life Natural History Museum
• The Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, New York Public Library
• Milstein Hospital Building of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
• Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate at Columbia Business School

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• Milstein family makes $10 million gift to Architecture, Art and Planning.