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Bill Cook
Cook applied business mindset to historic preservation
April 24, 2011
Associated PressColleagues say Bill Cook began each historic restoration contemplating what practical use each newly polished structure might
serve, and how it might spark development around it.
MoreMuch unknown about new Cook Group CEO
April 22, 2011
Scott OlsonCarl Cook has been tabbed to replace his father, Bill Cook, who died a week ago. But many in the Bloomington business community
know little about him, which reflects the company's strict privacy policy.
MoreBill Cook, medical device magnate and philanthropist, dies at 80
April 15, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe founder of Bloomington-based life sciences giant Cook Group Inc. and the wealthiest man in Indiana leaves a legacy of
dozens of historic structures saved from decay or demolition. He also was a major donor to Indiana University and its athletics
department.
MoreIrsay, Simon tie on magazine's world's-richest list
March 10, 2011
IBJ StaffIn a feat not possible for their teams, Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay tied for 879th
place on Forbes magazine’s annual list of the richest people in the world. Bill Cook and Dean White also made
the list.
MoreFour Hoosiers among richest Americans; Irsay ascends
September 23, 2010
IBJ StaffIndianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is moving up the ranks of the richest Americans a year after making his way onto the Forbes
400 list of the nation’s wealthiest people.
MoreA half-century later, Indiana Landmarks returns to roots
August 28, 2010
Cory Schouten
Bankrolled by yet another multimillionaire, the historic preservation group is preparing to move into a new headquarters
in Old Centrum, a former church now undergoing a big renovation.
COOK: Restoring buildings revitalizes communities
April 24, 2010
William A. CookI got involved in restoration projects more than 30 years ago when a serious cardiac illness sidelined me from my medical-device
business.
MoreHistoric preservation group poised to expand role
April 17, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinHistoric Landmarks' endowment is down sharply, but executives believe they can afford to take on the cultural-events-center
project.
MoreCook promises Old Centrum work will be done by year-end
April 13, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinPhilanthropist Bill Cook will manage a $7 million restoration of the former Old Centrum building at
12th Street
and Central Avenue in Indianapolis, and the newly renamed Indiana Landmarks will move its headquarters there.
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