Max Adler (Sears) Max Adler, a executive with Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Chicago, Illinois, had recently retired to focus on philanthropic endeavors, primarily on behalf of the local musical. However, after listening to a describe a Munich planetarium. Adler visited the Munich planetarium with his cousin, architect Ernest Grunsfeld and he also learned about a sale of astronomical instruments and antiques by W. M. Mensing in Amsterdam, which he purchased the following year. Max Adler was born in Elgin, Illinois to a German Jewish family who emigrated to America in about 1850. He was raised in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. As an adult he was a concert violinist in Chicago before he gave up music to become a vice president at Sears Roebuck & Co. after marrying into the family that controlled the company. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Max Adler (Sears). Home. News. Max Adler (Sears)'s wiki: Max Adler (May 12, 1866 â“ November 4, 1952) was born in Elgin, Illinois to a German Jewish family who emigrated to America in about 1850. He ... Max Adler (Sears) wiki. Max Adler (Sears) review. Max Adler (Sears) history. Max Adler (Sears) encyclopedia. Max Adler (Sears) facts. QR Code. Max Adler (May 12, 1866 â“ November 4, 1952) was born in Elgin, Illinois to a German Jewish family who emigrated to America in about 1850. He was raised in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School . Max Adler, Actor: Love and Honor. Born in Queens, New York and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Adler knew from an early age that he wanted to become an actor. Born in Queens, New York and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Adler knew from an early age that he wanted to become an actor. Upon graduating from Horizon High School in AZ, he made the move to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of working in the entertainment industry. After landing a few guest-star roles on "Ghost Whisperer" and "Cold Case" for CBS Max James Adler, born January 17, 1986, is an American actor. He portrayed David Karofsky on Glee between 2009 - 2015 and he has recently become the latest to join The Trevor Project: It Gets Better. Adler was born in Queens, New York to Lisa Kobrin and Doug Adler. He has one brother, Jake... Max James Adler , born January 17, 1986, is an American actor. He portrayed David Karofsky on Glee between 2009 - 2015 and he has recently become the latest to join The Trevor Project: It Gets Better . Contents. [show]. Max Adler (May 12, 1866 â“ November 4, 1952) was born in Elgin, Illinois to a German Jewish family who emigrated to America in about 1850. He was raised in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. As an adult he was a concert violinist in Chicago before he gave up music to become a vice president at Sears Roebuck & Co. after marrying into the family that controlled the company. His wife was Sophie Rosenwald, sister of Julius Rosenwald, who founded Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Max Adler â” may refer to: Max Adler (Sears) (1866â“1952), American businessman and philanthropist Max Adler (Marxist) (1873â“1937), Austrian social theorist Max Adler (actor) (born 1986), American actor This disambiguation page lists articles associated with⦠⦠Wikipedia. ADLER, MAX â” (1866â“1952), U.S. merchant executive, musician, and philanthropist, who provided the money for America s first planetarium. Born in Elgin, Illinois, Adler as a child revealed remarkable talent for the violin..