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We owe a debt of gratitude to Mericos Whittier and his family, as well as the Whittier Trust, for providing the beautiful log-style Whittier Museum Building where our collections are housed. At the museum, there's a dedicated area showcasing the Whittier Family and Mericos Whittier, also known as "Max." Originally from the small rural community of Caribou, Maine, in central Aroostook County, Max was a visionary individual who achieved remarkable feats. The Whittier Foundation continues to support and sustain the Whittier Museum.
For those unfamiliar, Mericos "Max" Whittier (1867-1925) was a co-founder of Belridge Oil in Southern California in 1911 and played a significant role in developing Beverly Hills in the early 1900s. He later became a philanthropist and laid the groundwork for the Whittier Trust Company. Max's journey from his family's potato farm in Maine, armed with just $25 and a new suit, to pursuing the Western tales that fascinated him, is truly inspiring. His story is not a fictional movie but a genuine account of a remarkable individual, exemplifying the pioneering spirit of those who ventured from their origins to shape our present. For this, the community of Caribou, Maine, is eternally grateful. To delve deeper into Mericos "Max" Whittier's legacy, visit the Whittier Family Legacy Platform website: https://maxwhittierfamily.org/ |
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THE CREATION OF WHITTIER TRUST COMPANY
In 1935, Max Whittier’s family and advisors started the Whittier Family Office, which later became the Whittier Trust Company, a multi-family office. Today the company continues to serve high net worth families with a focus on tangible and intangible aspects of family wealth – as it has done for six generations.
