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'''Preston Albert "Dick" Wells Jr.''' (born '''Richard Wells'''; October 8, 1922&nbsp;– September 2, 2003) was an American businessman, ], ], and philanthropist. He was president of The Las Olas Company and owner of the ] in ] from 1972 to 2003.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 17, 1934|title=Las Olas Hotel is Purchased by Chicago Visitor |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-lauderdale-news-las-olas-hotel-is-p/161495456/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> At the time of his death, he was the largest landholder in ].<ref name=mh>{{Cite news |date=April 2, 1991|title=Businessman, wife rescued at sea |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-businessman-wife-rescu/161497573/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=jh/> Wells was chairman of the ] from 2002 to 2003. He was a ] veteran, having fought the ] in the ].<ref name=lg>{{Cite press release |title=Preston Wells Obituary |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sunsentinel/name/preston-wells-obituary?id=27655044 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> '''Preston Albert "Dick" Wells Jr.''' (born '''Richard Wells'''; October 8, 1922&nbsp;– September 2, 2003) was an American businessman, ], ], and philanthropist. He was president of The Las Olas Company and owner of the ] in ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 17, 1934|title=Las Olas Hotel is Purchased by Chicago Visitor |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-lauderdale-news-las-olas-hotel-is-p/161495456/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Thurwachter |first=Mary |date=December 24, 2006 |title=Stay at historic Florida hotel |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-stay-at-historic/161708566/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> At the time of his death, he was the largest landholder in ].<ref name=mh>{{Cite news |date=April 2, 1991|title=Businessman, wife rescued at sea |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-businessman-wife-rescu/161497573/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=jh/> Wells was chairman of the ] from 2002 to 2003. He was a ] veteran, having fought the ] in the ].<ref name=lg>{{Cite press release |title=Preston Wells Obituary |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sunsentinel/name/preston-wells-obituary?id=27655044 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and education== ==Early life and education==
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Wells gained control of The Las Olas Company in 1972. The company owned the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale and other large properties across ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wallman|first=Brittany|date=July 9, 2007|title=Historic hotel plans expansion |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-historic-hote/161501976/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Croghan|first=Lore|date=July 7, 1993 |title=Street-smart family builds fortune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-street-smart-family-bui/161637123/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Thurwachter|first=Mary|date=May 27, 2007|title=Midweek deals for girlfriends and second honeymooners |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-midweek-deals-for-gi/161497081/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Snead |first=Karyn |date=May 28, 1978 |title=New Meets Old On Las Olas |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-lauderdale-news-new-meets-old-on-la/161638665/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> Through the company, he owned nearly 60% of land on ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Croghan |first=Lore |date=July 6, 1993 |title=Wells family building its fortune on Las Olas |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-wells-family-building-i/161638806/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=History|url=https://thelasolascompany.com/who-we-are/history/|access-date=2024-12-22|website=thelasolascompany.com}}</ref> Wells gained control of The Las Olas Company in 1972. The company owned the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale and other large properties across ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wallman|first=Brittany|date=July 9, 2007|title=Historic hotel plans expansion |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-historic-hote/161501976/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Croghan|first=Lore|date=July 7, 1993 |title=Street-smart family builds fortune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-street-smart-family-bui/161637123/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Thurwachter|first=Mary|date=May 27, 2007|title=Midweek deals for girlfriends and second honeymooners |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-midweek-deals-for-gi/161497081/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Snead |first=Karyn |date=May 28, 1978 |title=New Meets Old On Las Olas |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-lauderdale-news-new-meets-old-on-la/161638665/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> Through the company, he owned nearly 60% of land on ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Croghan |first=Lore |date=July 6, 1993 |title=Wells family building its fortune on Las Olas |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-wells-family-building-i/161638806/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=History|url=https://thelasolascompany.com/who-we-are/history/|access-date=2024-12-22|website=thelasolascompany.com}}</ref>



In January 1979, Wells was appointed as a member of the Florida Tax Commission by ] ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 11, 1979|title=5 Central Floridians join state tax commission |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-5-central-floridian/161498755/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 11, 1979|title=Graham picks new members for tax panel |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-graham-picks-new-me/161498260/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 11, 1979|title=Graham (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-graham-continued/161498547/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> In January 1979, Wells was appointed as a member of the Florida Tax Commission by ] ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 11, 1979|title=5 Central Floridians join state tax commission |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-5-central-floridian/161498755/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 11, 1979|title=Graham picks new members for tax panel |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-graham-picks-new-me/161498260/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 11, 1979|title=Graham (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-graham-continued/161498547/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref>
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For many years, Wells donated to the ] and supported ] causes. He was a member of the board of trustees of ] for nearly 30 years.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=2015 Annual Report|url=https://static.heritage.org/annual-report/pdf/TheHeritageFoundation_AnnualReport_2015.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|title=2017 Annual Report|url=https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/2017_AnnualReport_WEB.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref> The "Preston A. Wells, Jr. Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy" and "Preston A. Wells Jr. Day" were named in his honor.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=Edmund F. Haislmaier|url=https://www.heritage.org/staff/edmund-haislmaier|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|title=2016 Annual Report|url=https://static.heritage.org/annual-report/pdf/TheHeritageFoundation_AnnualReport_2016.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref> For many years, Wells donated to the ] and supported ] causes. He was a member of the board of trustees of ] for nearly 30 years.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=2015 Annual Report|url=https://static.heritage.org/annual-report/pdf/TheHeritageFoundation_AnnualReport_2015.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|title=2017 Annual Report|url=https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/2017_AnnualReport_WEB.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref> The "Preston A. Wells, Jr. Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy" and "Preston A. Wells Jr. Day" were named in his honor.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=Edmund F. Haislmaier|url=https://www.heritage.org/staff/edmund-haislmaier|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|title=2016 Annual Report|url=https://static.heritage.org/annual-report/pdf/TheHeritageFoundation_AnnualReport_2016.pdf|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref>


He was a major donor during the foundation of the ]. The institute designated "Preston A. Wells Jr. Day" in his honor and named their "Center for American Ideals" after him.<ref>{{Cite press release|date=2013|title=Sou⁠t⁠h Flor⁠i⁠da Teen En⁠t⁠repreneur W⁠i⁠ns JMI Award; JMI Announces Pres⁠t⁠on A. Wells, Jr. Cen⁠t⁠er for Amer⁠i⁠can Ideals|url=https://jamesmadison.org/south-florida-teen-entrepreneur-wins-jmi-award-jmi-announces-preston-a-wells-jr-center-for-american-ideals/|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|last=Wickboldt|first=Valerie|date=2013|title=JMI Announces Launch of Pres⁠t⁠on A. Wells, Jr. Cen⁠t⁠er for Amer⁠i⁠can Ideals a⁠t⁠ Sou⁠t⁠h Flor⁠i⁠da Cons⁠t⁠⁠i⁠⁠t⁠u⁠t⁠⁠i⁠on Day Celebra⁠t⁠⁠i⁠on|url=https://jamesmadison.org/jmi-announces-launch-of-preston-a-wells-jr-center-for-american-ideals-at-south-florida-constitution-day-celebration/|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref> He was a major donor during the foundation of the ]. The institute designated "Preston A. Wells Jr. Day" in his honor and named their "Center for American Ideals" after him.<ref>{{Cite press release|date=2013|title=Sou⁠t⁠h Flor⁠i⁠da Teen En⁠t⁠repreneur W⁠i⁠ns JMI Award; JMI Announces Pres⁠t⁠on A. Wells, Jr. Cen⁠t⁠er for Amer⁠i⁠can Ideals|url=https://jamesmadison.org/south-florida-teen-entrepreneur-wins-jmi-award-jmi-announces-preston-a-wells-jr-center-for-american-ideals/|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|last=Wickboldt|first=Valerie|date=2013|title=JMI Announces Launch of Pres⁠t⁠on A. Wells, Jr. Cen⁠t⁠er for Amer⁠i⁠can Ideals a⁠t⁠ Sou⁠t⁠h Flor⁠i⁠da Cons⁠t⁠⁠i⁠⁠t⁠u⁠t⁠⁠i⁠on Day Celebra⁠t⁠⁠i⁠on|url=https://jamesmadison.org/jmi-announces-launch-of-preston-a-wells-jr-center-for-american-ideals-at-south-florida-constitution-day-celebration/|access-date=2024-12-22|website=]}}</ref> Wells was also a donor and board member of his wife's non-profit, the ].<ref>{{Cite news|title=MARION G WELLS FOUNDATION|url=https://www.foundationsearch.com/TopSP/MARION%20G%20WELLS%20FOUNDATION-367354545.HTML|access-date=2024-12-28|website=foundationsearch.com}}</ref>


From 2002 until his death, Wells was chairman of the ]; an annual award was designated in his honor.<ref>{{Cite news|date=November 10, 2010|title=Preston A. Wells Jr. Leadership Award|url=https://vintage.isi.org/lectures/preston-a-wells-jr-leadership-award/|access-date=2024-12-22|work=]}}</ref> From 2002 until his death, Wells was chairman of the ]; an annual award was designated in his honor.<ref>{{Cite news|date=November 10, 2010|title=Preston A. Wells Jr. Leadership Award|url=https://vintage.isi.org/lectures/preston-a-wells-jr-leadership-award/|access-date=2024-12-22|work=]}}</ref>
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==Personal life and family== ==Personal life and family==
In 1946, Wells married Helen Whirle Shuman.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 2, 1946 |title=Helen Shuman to Be Wed to P.A. Wells Jr. |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-helen-shuman-to-be-wed-t/161502200/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=December 11, 1946|title=Winnetka Couple Honeymoon Here |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-lauderdale-news-winnetka-couple-hon/161500516/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> The couple eventually divorced after having a daughter, Barbara.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Sue |date=March 25, 1967 |title=Deb Set Jets Off for Spring Holidays |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-deb-set-jets-off-for-spr/161501215/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Christensen|first=Dan|date=November 23, 2009|title=Money and betrayal on Las Olas Boulevard|url=https://www.floridabulldog.org/2009/11/money-and-betrayal-on-las-olas-boulevard/|website=Florida Bulldog}}</ref> He married his second wife, Marion Gretsch, in 1973. They lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida until his death.<ref>{{Cite press release |date=February 2, 2017 |title=Marion Gretsch Wells |url=https://capitalresearch.org/article/marion-gretsch-wells/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> In 1946, Wells married Helen Whirle Shuman.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 2, 1946 |title=Helen Shuman to Be Wed to P.A. Wells Jr. |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-helen-shuman-to-be-wed-t/161502200/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=December 11, 1946|title=Winnetka Couple Honeymoon Here |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-lauderdale-news-winnetka-couple-hon/161500516/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> The couple eventually divorced after having a daughter, Barbara.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Sue |date=March 25, 1967 |title=Deb Set Jets Off for Spring Holidays |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-deb-set-jets-off-for-spr/161501215/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Christensen|first=Dan|date=November 23, 2009|title=Money and betrayal on Las Olas Boulevard|url=https://www.floridabulldog.org/2009/11/money-and-betrayal-on-las-olas-boulevard/|website=Florida Bulldog}}</ref> He married his second wife, ], in 1973. They lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida until his death.<ref>{{Cite press release |date=February 2, 2017 |title=Marion Gretsch Wells |url=https://capitalresearch.org/article/marion-gretsch-wells/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref>


In 1991, Wells and his wife were shipwrecked in ] after their 54-foot sailboat ran ] on a reef. They were rescued by a passing cruise ship.<ref name=mh/><ref>{{Cite news |date=April 2, 1991 |title=Shipwrecked couple saved by cruise ship |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-shipwrecked-couple/161498960/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=]|language=en}}</ref> In 1991, Wells and his wife were shipwrecked in ] after their 54-foot sailboat, the ''Wells Cargo'', struck a rock and sank. They were stranded on a small ] before being rescued by a passing cruise ship.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McCarty |first=James |date=April 4, 1991 |title=Couple rescued at sea return to Lauderdale |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-couple-rescued-at-sea-r/161722399/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=mh>{{Cite news |date=April 2, 1991|title=Businessman, wife rescued at sea |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-businessman-wife-rescu/161497573/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=April 2, 1991 |title=Shipwrecked couple saved by cruise ship |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-shipwrecked-couple/161498960/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=]|language=en}}</ref>


Wells died from ] on September 2, 2003.<ref name=jh>{{Cite news |last=Hernandez |first=Jaime |date=2003-09-04 |title=Obituary |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-obituary/161502762/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> Upon the announcement of his death, ] reacted by saying: “We will miss his quiet and principled guidance in every area of Heritage’s activities.”<ref name=ss/> Wells died from ] on September 2, 2003.<ref name=jh>{{Cite news |last=Hernandez |first=Jaime |date=2003-09-04 |title=Obituary |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-obituary/161502762/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |newspaper=] |language=en}}</ref> Upon the announcement of his death, ] reacted by saying: “We will miss his quiet and principled guidance in every area of Heritage’s activities.”<ref name=ss/>
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American businessman (1922–2003)

Preston A. Wells Jr.
BornRichard Wells
(1922-10-08)October 8, 1922
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 2003(2003-09-02) (aged 80)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (BS)
Occupations
Known forLargest landowner on Las Olas Boulevard; major political donor
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Helen Shuman (divorced)
Marion Gretsch ​(m. 1973)​
Children6 (including 5 stepchildren)
Parent(s)Preston A. Wells Sr.
Lillian Shedd Wells
RelativesThomas E. Wells (grandfather)
John G. Shedd (great-grandfather)
Greeley Wells (cousin)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1943–1945
RankCaptain
UnitV Amphibious Corps
Battles / wars
Awards

Preston Albert "Dick" Wells Jr. (born Richard Wells; October 8, 1922 – September 2, 2003) was an American businessman, real estate developer, cattle baron, and philanthropist. He was president of The Las Olas Company and owner of the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At the time of his death, he was the largest landholder in Las Olas Isles. Wells was chairman of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute from 2002 to 2003. He was a World War II veteran, having fought the Axis powers in the Pacific War.

Early life and education

Preston Albert Wells Jr. was born Richard Wells on October 8, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, to Preston A. Wells Sr., son of Thomas E. Wells, and Lillian Shedd, sister of John Shedd Reed and granddaughter of John G. Shedd. He was raised in Winnetka, Illinois and graduated from North Shore Country Day School. Wells earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

In 1935, Wells visited Salzburg, Austria, while under Austrofascist rule, and returned home to Chicago aboard the Majestic with his parents, Giorgio Polacco, and Edith Mason.

Career and military service

While attending MIT, Wells participated in Army ROTC before cross-commissioning into the United States Marine Corps in 1943. During World War II, he fought the Empire of Japan in the Pacific theatre at the Battle of Iwo Jima. After the surrender of Japan, Wells retired from service at the rank of Captain, having received the Bronze Star Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon for his actions. His cousin, then-First Lieutenant Greeley Wells, adjutant of 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines, served on the island with Wells and was a part of the first raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima. After returning home from the war, Wells worked for the Quaker Oats Company as the chief engineer of the chemical division.

Wells gained control of The Las Olas Company in 1972. The company owned the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale and other large properties across Broward County, Florida. Through the company, he owned nearly 60% of land on Las Olas Boulevard.

In January 1979, Wells was appointed as a member of the Florida Tax Commission by Governor Bob Graham.

For most of his adult life, Wells was the primary owner of Rush Creek Ranch in Nebraska; founded by his grandfather in 1890.

Political views and contributions

For many years, Wells donated to the Republican Party and supported conservative causes. He was a member of the board of trustees of The Heritage Foundation for nearly 30 years. The "Preston A. Wells, Jr. Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy" and "Preston A. Wells Jr. Day" were named in his honor.

He was a major donor during the foundation of the James Madison Institute. The institute designated "Preston A. Wells Jr. Day" in his honor and named their "Center for American Ideals" after him. Wells was also a donor and board member of his wife's non-profit, the Marion G. Wells Foundation.

From 2002 until his death, Wells was chairman of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute; an annual award was designated in his honor.

After significant donations, the University of Florida's Department of Neurology was named after his mother, Lillian, and the department's Center for Brain Tumor Therapy was named after him.

Personal life and family

In 1946, Wells married Helen Whirle Shuman. The couple eventually divorced after having a daughter, Barbara. He married his second wife, Marion Gretsch, in 1973. They lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida until his death.

In 1991, Wells and his wife were shipwrecked in The Bahamas after their 54-foot sailboat, the Wells Cargo, struck a rock and sank. They were stranded on a small cay before being rescued by a passing cruise ship.

Wells died from cancer on September 2, 2003. Upon the announcement of his death, Edwin Feulner reacted by saying: “We will miss his quiet and principled guidance in every area of Heritage’s activities.”

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  6. "Mrs. Mary Wells". Chicago Tribune. August 7, 1941. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  7. "Letter Tells of Salzburg Crowds". Chicago Tribune. September 5, 1935. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
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