Lewis A. Swyer (died 1988) was an American businessman who founded the L. A. Swyer Construction Company.

Biography

Born in

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, Swyer served in the U.S. Navy during

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and established his construction firm in Albany in 1947. His company was known for several building projects, including

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es, and

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s.https://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/SPAC-to-honor-Lewis-Swyer-3723398.php Swyer also held positions as the

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of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and was a board member for institutions such as the State University of New York at Albany and

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. He died at age 70 in St. Peter's Hospital, Albany.

References

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