Norman B. Leventhal (August 30, 1917 – April 5, 2015) was an American businessman, the chairman of The Beacon Companies, a developer and manager of office buildings, housing, and hotels.
[1] During World War II, he and his brother Robert worked as naval architects at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
[2] At Beacon, Leventhal helped direct several major civic improvement projects in Boston, including Rowes Wharf, Center Plaza, One Post Office Square, and 5,100 units of affordable housing.
He was inducted to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Academy of Distinguished Citizens in 1999 and was honored by several other business and philanthropic organizations.
[2] His son Alan Leventhal is chairman and chief executive officer of Beacon Capital Partners.