Background
Zeckendorf, William was born on October 31, 1929 in New York City. Son of William Zeckendorf and Irma (Levy) Kolodin.
Zeckendorf, William was born on October 31, 1929 in New York City. Son of William Zeckendorf and Irma (Levy) Kolodin.
Student, University Arizona, 1948-1950; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), L.I.U., 1993.
President, Webb & Knapp, Inc., New York City, 1950-1965; Chairman of the Board, General Property Corporation, New York City, 1965-1978; managing general partner, developer, Zeckendorf Company. New York City, since 1981.
Chairman board Long Island U., Greenvale, New York, 1987-1992, trustee, 1959-1994, now emeritus. Board directors Santa Fe (N. Mexico) Chamber Music Festival, since 1996, College Santa Fe, 1997. With United States Army, 1952-1954.
Member Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (grand senechal since 1992), Commanderie de Bordeaux.
Married Guri Lie, February 4, 1956 (divorced August 1963). Children: William Lie, Arthur William. Married NancyKing, October 24, 1963.