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Taxes Due on the Estate of Simon Muhr:  Estate Records, 1895Taxes Due on the Estate of Simon Muhr: Estate Records, 1895

This document pertains to the taxes owed upon the death of Simon Muhr, a prominent Philadelphia German Jewish philanthropist, merchant, manufacturer, and owner of the Muhr Building. The document details aspects of Muhr's life, including his philanthropic activities and his bequest to Jewish and other charities, including a substantial sum to the city of Philadelphia for scholarships. The date is April 4, 1895, and it includes information regarding Muhr's death on February 9, 1895. The document provides insight into the financial settlement of his estate and the distribution of his considerable wealth to various causes.