Upon his death in 1972, multimillionaire Howard Young established a $20 million trust (the bulk of his estate) to fund the construction and operation of Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. (Contributed image)
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On this day in 1972, the Lakeland community was honored with a gift that continues to bestow the area with its benefits today. Weeks earlier, on June 23, 1972, New York art dealer and multimillionaire investor S. Howard Young died at age 94. Young owned a home on Lake Minocqua and was a dedicated visitor and seasonal resident for 65 years.
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