Historic Portrait of Early 20th Century Business Leader

This photograph features Wm. Ziegler, an important figure from the early twentieth century. Taken between 1915 and 1920 by the Bain News Service, this image captures Ziegler during a period when he was influential in American business and philanthropy. He was a well-known entrepreneur, particularly recognized for his work in the baking industry. Zieglers ventures laid the groundwork for modern consumer goods, reflecting the rapid industrial growth and changing landscape of America at that time.

The Bain News Service, known for documenting prominent individuals and events of the era, produced this glass negative as part of a broader effort to chronicle American life. Zieglers presence in such a collection highlights the significance of business figures in shaping the cultural and economic fabric of the United States during the early 1900s.