Edward J. Lewis

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Edward J. Lewis (Eddie Lewis) (May 30, 1937 - November 30, 2006) was a Pittsburgh businessman and real estate developer. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Lewis joined his father in several small real estate ventures, which quickly flourished into the multi-faceted real estate development corporation that is Oxford Development Company.

Among his accomplishments, Eddie Lewis is credited for developing the first two-story enclosed shopping mall in the United States, South Hills Village in Pittsburgh, PA, and virtually conceptualizing the modern American regional shopping mall. Additionally, Lewis was instrumental in developing much of what has become Aventura, FL, a city which he named, in South Florida, with developments including Aventura Mall, Turnberry Isle, and numerous high-end residential projects.

Lewis was the Chairman of the Board of his family-owned company, which is a prominent player in commercial and residential real estate.

Edward J. Lewis passed away Thursday November 30, 2006 from complications related to lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Anne and his children John, Cathy, Benjamin, and Andy.