Harry Levinson’s Jewelers 

A native of England, Harry Levinson came to the United States in 1893. Original settling in Philadelphia with his father, at the age of eighteen he moved to Columbus. Shortly after, he became the publicity director for Forepaugh-Sells Circus. Five years later he began doing the same work for the Grand Opera House in Youngstown. He would also go on to manage the original Dome Theater. 

Levinson’s initial business interests being in motion pictures, he developed a chain of theaters but was unable to gain enough support from associates to get the venture off the ground. Still with a keen mind for business, he later decided to begin a career as a jeweler. Levinson slowly but surely honed his skills as a jeweler and soon he became a nationally known expert on precious stones. Harry Levinson’s Jewelers grew to be esteemed in the same echelon of the most notable jewelry stores in the entire country.    

Along with his business success, Levinson was dedicated to community welfare. His civic-pride motivated him to contribute heavily to see the improvement of the city of Youngstown. He was a member and director of several organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, the Children’s Services Bureau, Soldiers Memorial Committee, the War Chest Council, Community Corporation, and the Red Cross. He was a highly regarded leader of the Jewish community in Youngstown and was never too busy to look out for the welfare of his community. Harry Levinson died in April 1951 at the age of 69.[1]       

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