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Sun-Times File Richard Driehaus knew what he liked — in stocks, classical architecture, the performing arts, parties and old cars. A hard worker since his youth as a newspaper carrier, he attained a life of privilege without forgetting how to have a good time or help others. The name itself is evidence of his generosity. It’s on a museum, a foundation, an architecture prize, a fashion competition, numerous academic buildings and programs, and on awards celebrating historic preservation and ...

Richard Driehaus was the founder of Chicago’s Driehaus Capital Management and namesake of the Driehaus Museum and DePaul University’s Business School.