Constructing a legacy

By William B. Friedricks

Subjects: Weitz Company, Construction industry, Biography, German Americans, Family-owned business enterprises, Business enterprises, History, Concrete construction

Description: What started with a single man seeking opportunity in the new capital city of Des Moines, eventually grew into one of the largest construction firms in the country. Through its 160 year history and four generations of family leadership, the Weitz Company has survived war, the depression and loss.