F. Lagomarsino and Sons Nursery
Title
F . Lagomarsino and Sons Nursery
Date
1948
Description
Pictured on the evening of December 11 , 1948 , are the store , nursery and greenhouse of F . Lagomarsino and Sons at 1213 Alhambra Boulevard . The business was founded in 1870 by Felice Lagomarsino , along Riverside Boulevard . It was here that vegetables were grown for local market and sold under the brand name , Lago . In time , the business grew , establishing nurseries in Brighton , just east of Sacramento proper , and, in 1917 , opening its first downtown location at 302-304 J Street . The pictured location was the business’s last , closing in 1958 , with the original owner’s sons – Felice , John , Andrew and Fred – choosing to retire .
Format
8 x 10 in.; b&w
Holding Institution
Sacramento Room, Sacramento Public Library
Rights
This image may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.). Copyright restrictions applying to the reproduction and use of this image are available from the Sacramento Public Library.
Street/Neighborhood
1213 Alhambra Boulevard
City/County
Sacramento
Subjects
Business Enterprises Signage Storefronts Seed Industry Agricultural Industry Window Displays
Collection
Sacramento Room Photograph Collection
Identifying Number
452
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