The Nursery Industry in Lake County

Description

The nursery industry in Lake County, Ohio dates back to the 1850's.  At one time, Lake County was the rose capital of the world.  The nursery industry made Lake County internationally and nationally recognized for its innovation, scope and quality.  The soil and climate which drew the nurserymen to the area still remains.  Can the industry survive in the 21st century, building on the vision which brought people like Storrs and Harrison to the area in the 1850's?

Credits

Cathy Priest, Jodi Rzeszotarski

Sections

Nursery Industry in Lake County

Oral History

Creating an Oral History

Map of Nurseries in Lake County, Ohio

A map of current and past nurseries in Lake County, Ohio.