John Crerar was a wealthy American industrialist and businessman from Chicago whose investments were primarily in the railroad industry. Although he had a successful business career he is most well known for his philanthropic efforts, his activism in the Presbyterian Church, and his investment in the John Crerar Library.
- Occupation
- patron of the arts, businessperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 8, 1827
- Died
- October 19, 1889
