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Perlmutter, Jordon

 Person

Biography

Jordon Perlmutter was born in 1931 to immigrant parents and died in Denver on December 7, 2015. He was a Denver builder, real estate developer, and property manager. In 1951, he founded Perl-Mack Enterprises with his cousin Sam Primack. Perl Mack introduced the concept of planned communities in Denver in Northglenn, Southglenn and Montbello. In the 1983 Perl-Mack was dissolved and Jordon and his eldest son Jay founded Perlmutter and Company. Jordon Perlmutter was a trustee of the University of Denver for 15 years. He married Essie Lou Goldberg in 1953. Both Jordon and Essie grew up on Denver's west side and both served on many boards of directors.

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Box 5, 1958-1997

 File — Box B401.02.0005: Series B401.02 [Barcode: U186023300291]
Identifier: B401.02.0005
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection contains photographs, scrapbooks and photobooks, clippings, newsletters, Perlmutter Enterprise information, certificates and proclamations, memorials and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1958-1997

Box 10: Montbello

 File — Box B401.02.0010: Series B401.02 [Barcode: U186023300623]
Identifier: B401.02.0010

Box 12, 1964-1984

 File — Box B401.02.0012: Series B401.02 [Barcode: U186023300657]
Identifier: B401.02.0012
Abstract

Box contains two scrapbooks with clippings, advertisements, and correspondence. One scrapbook is from 1964-1968 and the other is from 1982-1984.

Dates: 1964-1984

Box 18, after 1983-

 File — Box B424.02.0018: Series B401.02 [Barcode: U186023302154]
Identifier: B401.02.0018
Abstract

Box contains sign for Jordon Perlmutter and Company, the back and letters for the sign.

Dates: after 1983-

Box 19: Awards - Israel, 1973-1977

 File — Box B401.02.0019: Series B401.02; Series B401.03 [Barcode: U186023300629]
Identifier: B401.02.0019
Abstract Box contains materials relating to the Israel Bonds Medal presented to Jordon Perlmutter by Former Prime Minister of Israel, Yizchak Rabin in 1977 at the Denver Mariott Hotel. The materials include the medal, a photograph of Yizttak Rabin placing the medal on Jordon, and the program of the dinner. The box also contains news clippings, photographs, loose scrapbook pages, photographs, brochures of business projects, and an award presented to Jordon and Essie Perlmutter by the United Jewish...
Dates: 1973-1977

Box 20: Awards - DPS and DU, 1993-2007

 File — Box B401.03.0020: Series B401.03 [Barcode: U186023300699]
Identifier: B401.03.0020
Abstract Box contans awards, plaques, and certificates from Denver Public Schools and University of Denver awarded to Jordon Perlmutter and to Jordon Perlmutter and company: DS auxiliary Heavyweight wrestling champion plaque; award for supporting DPS art exhibit; Certificate for Outstanding Graduate of the Denver Public Schools; Daniels College of Business Voices of Experience Speaker Series plaques for 2006 and 2007 and photograph; award for raising $219 million for the University of DEnver; Burns...
Dates: 1993-2007

Box 26 - Awards - Misc., 1963 - 2000

 File — Box B401.03.0026: Series B401.03 [Barcode: U186023300754]
Identifier: B401.02.0026
Abstract

Box contains WJTS award, Issues Political Action Committee Gold Award, Denver Business Journal Retail Development Nomination, Award for Oppenheimer at Kennedy Center Bldg "D" Groundbreak, and Certificate of Commendation from the Associated General Contractors of America, for No Disabling Injuries.

Dates: 1963 - 2000

Digital Container 3, c. 2011

 File
Identifier: B401.02.0003_dig
Abstract

This is a digital container with no associated physical materials. All listed digital materials are available by contacting an archivist at the Beck Archives.

This folder contains 3 books produced by Essie Perlmutter for her husband Jordon Perlmutter on the occasion of his 80th birthday. They are titled: "Jordon Perlmutter: A Tribute to His Meaningful Life Vol 1", "Jordon Perlmutter: A Tribute to His Meaningful Life Vol 2", "Jordon Perlmutter" and loose scrapbook pages.

Dates: c. 2011

Jordon and Essie Perlmutter Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B401
Abstract Jordon Perlmutter was born in 1931 to immigrant parents and died in Denver on December 7, 2015. He was a Denver builder, real estate developer, and property manager. In 1951, he founded Perl-Mack Enterprises with his cousin Sam Primack. Perl Mack introduced the concept of planned communities in Denver in Northglenn, Southglenn and Montbello. In the 1983 Perl-Mack was dissolved and Jordon and his eldest son Jay founded Perlmutter and Company. Jordon Perlmutter was a trustee of the University...
Dates: 1970-2016