Ellis Wainwright, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ellis Wainwright

American businessman and art collector

Date of Birth: 03-Aug-1850

Place of Birth: Godfrey, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 06-Nov-1924

Profession: businessperson, socialite, art collector

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Ellis Wainwright (August 3, 1850 – November 6, 1924) was an American capitalist, brewer, art collector and socialite from St.
Louis, Missouri.
He was President of the St.
Louis Brewing Company and Director of the St.
Louis and Suburban Company.
He is best known for the Wainwright Building in downtown St.
Louis, which was one of the first skyscrapers in the world and one of the most important office buildings of the period.