Pierre Lorillard III
| Pierre Lorillard III | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 20, 1796 |
| Died | December 23, 1867 (aged 71) |
| Known for | Tuxedo Park, New York |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Griswold |
| Children | 7 |
| Parent(s) |
Pierre Lorillard II Maria Dorothea Schultz |
| Relatives | Pierre Lorillard V, grandson |
Pierre Lorillard III (October 20, 1796 – December 23, 1867) was the grandson of Pierre Abraham Lorillard, the founder of the P. Lorillard and Company. Pierre also developed Tuxedo Park, New York, one of the nation's early country clubs.
Pierre Lorillard III was born on October 20, 1796, the son of Pierre Lorillard II (1764–1843) and Maria Dorothea Schultz (1770–1834). His grandfather, Pierre Abraham Lorillard (1742–1776), was the founder of the P. Lorillard and Company, which provided the family fortune.
Pierre was one of the original developers of Tuxedo Club, in the present day town of Tuxedo Park one of the nation's early country clubs. Lorillard owned around 600,000 acres (2,400 km2) of undeveloped land in New York’s Orange and Rockland counties, across the Hudson River. Lorillard originally envisioned a hunting and fishing lodge for himself and his friends, but the property soon grew into a large clubhouse with 22 cottages and various sports facilities surrounding a body of water long known locally as Tuxedo Lake.
Lorillard built the Italiante commercial building at 827 Broadway in New York City.
Lorillard was married to Catherine Griswold. Together they had:
His son, Pierre Lorillard IV, owned the Yacht Vesta.
Lorillard died on December 23, 1867.
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