Richard C. Hedreen | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1935 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Occupation(s) | Hotel owner Property developer Art collector |
| Years active | 1963-present |
| Known for | Luxury hotels in Seattle, WA |
| Board member of | Seattle Art Museum |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Petri Hedreen |
Richard Hedreen (born April 1935) is a Seattle-based hotel and property developer[1][2] and art collector. He is the founder and chairman of R.C. Hedreen Co., which was founded in 1963. R.C. Hedreen Co. has built the Seattle Hilton, the Grand Hyatt, the Olive 8, the Hyatt Regency Seattle and other Seattle skyscrapers. On March 13, 2024 it was announced by Seattle University via the Seattle Times and New York Times that Hedreen would be donating his art collection, valued at $300 million, to Seattle University, making it the largest gift of art ever made to a university. [3]
- ^ Nadja Brandt and Hui-yong Yu (August 1, 2014). "Seattle Lures Billionaire Pritzker in Hotel Building Boom". Bloomberg. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Hedreen's dispute with union spurs hotel switch by officials". The Seattle Times. August 19, 2015. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Seattle University gets $300 million gift of art — among largest in history". March 13, 2024.