Jonathan Woodner
Encyclopedia
Jonathan Woodner was an American Real Estate Developer
and road racing
driver. He was the son of Ian Woodner
(1903-1990) and Ruth Lyon Woodner of Westport, Connecticut
. Jonathan Woodner, who was born in Manhattan
, ran the company's Washington interests and was president of the Ian Woodner Family Art Collection Foundation
.
On Sunday, April 24, 1988, Jon Woodner took his little "toy plane", a Formula One Shoestring
, out for a flight. He had been a licensed pilot for 20 years, but had only flown that racing plane a few times. An aerial search located the wreckage two miles from the Montgomery County (Maryland) Airpark on Monday. Cause of the accident was not determined, but the police said the tiny plane went straight down with heavy impact.
. He was involved in car racing before joining his father's real estate company, the Jonathan Woodner Company
, in 1974. His father, Ian, had named the Manhattan-based company after his son. The Jonathan Woodner Company
is still operating today and is held by Jonathan's sisters, Diane and Andrea.
Real estate development
Real estate development, or Property Development, is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of improved land or parcels to others...
and road racing
Road racing
Road racing is a general term for most forms of motor racing held on paved, purpose-built race tracks , as opposed to oval tracks and off-road racing...
driver. He was the son of Ian Woodner
Ian Woodner
Ian Woodner was an American real estate developer, artist and art collector. Mr. Woodner was born in New York City to a Polish immigrant family. He was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota and a master's from Harvard...
(1903-1990) and Ruth Lyon Woodner of Westport, Connecticut
Westport, Connecticut
-Neighborhoods:* Saugatuck – around the Westport railroad station near the southwestern corner of the town – a built-up area with some restaurants, stores and offices....
. Jonathan Woodner, who was born in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
, ran the company's Washington interests and was president of the Ian Woodner Family Art Collection Foundation
Ian Woodner Family Collection
The Ian Woodner Family Collection is a foundation that Ian Woodner established before his death in 1990. Woodner's two daughters, Dian and Andrea, oversee the Collection....
.
On Sunday, April 24, 1988, Jon Woodner took his little "toy plane", a Formula One Shoestring
Condor Shoestring
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, out for a flight. He had been a licensed pilot for 20 years, but had only flown that racing plane a few times. An aerial search located the wreckage two miles from the Montgomery County (Maryland) Airpark on Monday. Cause of the accident was not determined, but the police said the tiny plane went straight down with heavy impact.
Reacing Career
Mr. Woodner competed in 12 to 15 rally road races annually in Europe. He won the 1972 SCCA National Championship in an MG MidgetMG Midget
The MG Midget is a small two-seater sports car produced by the MG division of the British Motor Corporation from 1961 to 1979. It revived a famous name used on earlier models such as the MG M-type, MG D-type, MG J-type and MG T-type.-MG Midget MkI :...
. He was involved in car racing before joining his father's real estate company, the Jonathan Woodner Company
Jonathan Woodner Company
The Jonathan Woodner Company is a real estate development and management company founded in 1944 by Ian Woodner. Their holdings consist of approximately 2,500 residential rental units and interests in commercial real estate...
, in 1974. His father, Ian, had named the Manhattan-based company after his son. The Jonathan Woodner Company
Jonathan Woodner Company
The Jonathan Woodner Company is a real estate development and management company founded in 1944 by Ian Woodner. Their holdings consist of approximately 2,500 residential rental units and interests in commercial real estate...
is still operating today and is held by Jonathan's sisters, Diane and Andrea.
Real Estate Career
The Woodner Apartments, completed in 1951 in Washington, DC with over 1,000 units, is named after Mr. Woodner. The Woodner Apartments is DC's largest single-structure apartment building, and was the largest air-conditioned building in the world when it debuted in 1952.The Woodner Cup
The Woodner Cup, awarded annually since 1989, is named in honor of former rallyist Jon Woodner who was killed in an experimental aircraft accident. After rallying became dominated by 4WD cars in the '80s, Woodner's skillfull driving and capable rally car proved tnat 2WD could still pose a serious competitive threat. Bryan continues to prove that it takes more than 4WD for a strong finish in a rally.See also
- Ian WoodnerIan WoodnerIan Woodner was an American real estate developer, artist and art collector. Mr. Woodner was born in New York City to a Polish immigrant family. He was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota and a master's from Harvard...
. his father - Jensen-HealeyJensen-HealeyThe Jensen-Healey is a two-seater convertible sports car that was originally produced between 1972 and 1976 by Jensen Motors, Ltd. Roughly 10,000 were produced at West Bromwich, England. A related fastback, the Jensen GT was introduced in 1975.-Design:...
- Racing - 1975 Formula Atlantic season1975 Formula Atlantic seasonThe 1975 Player's Canadian Formula Atlantic Series season was contested over 6 rounds. In this one-make engine formula all drivers had to utilize Ford engines.-Calendar:-Driver:...
- The Jon Woodner Cup is named after Mr. Woodner