our history
“John Tishman left an indelible mark on the skyline of New York and other major cities. His legacy can be found all over the US in projects recognizable to hundreds of millions of people.”
Julius Tishman and Sons is founded in 1898 as a small owner and developer in Lower Manhattan and Upper Hudson Valley.
Tishman Realty and Construction is listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1928, becoming an integrated real estate and construction firm.
John Tishman heads construction for company. Builds Madison Square Garden and 3 of the world’s tallest buildings: 100-story John Hancock Center, 110-story World Trade Center (North and South Tower) among other projects.
After John Tishman buys back company in 1980, it builds Epcot Center. Real estate development is a focus, culminating in the opening of the Hilton at Walt Disney World Village in 1983, the Hotel Nikko Chicago in 1987 and the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Hotels in 1989.
John Vickers becomes CEO of Tishman Hotel and Realty in 1992. Dan Tishman becomes President of Tishman Construction in 1994. Company is recapitalized and split into Tishman Construction and Tishman Realty and Hotel, develops the Sheraton Grand Chicago in 1992 and Rio Mar in Puerto Rico in 1996.
Tishman Hotel and Realty develops the Westin Times Square in a public partnership that was the largest redevelopment project ever done in the city until that point. Tishman Construction engaged to rebuild The World Trade Center site and builds City Center Las Vegas and Goldman Sachs HQ.
Tishman Construction sold to AECOM (NYSE: ACM). Dan Tishman becomes a vice chairman of AECOM and a member of its board. Tishman Hotel and Realty renamed Tishman Realty. RIA and multi-family office are formed to diversify investments.
Tishman Realty develops Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, the third tower on the Swan Dolphin Complex. Hotel portfolio continues to expand in Orlando. Tishman Capital Partners sponsors Credit Opportunities Fund and Opportunity Zone Funds.
John Tishman, a master builder of the 20th Century, transformed the skylines of Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York.
“John Tishman left an indelible mark on the skyline of New York and other major cities. His legacy can be found all over the US in projects recognizable to hundreds of millions of people.”
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