SITE OF THE KATE O. SESSIONS NURSERY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Johnny_Quest
N 32° 48.320 W 117° 13.387
11S E 479111 N 3629728
This plaque commemorates the life and influence of a woman who envisioned a beautiful San Diego. On this site she operated a nursery and gained world renown as a horticulturist, she was the first woman to receive the International Meyer Medal in genetics.
Waymark Code: WM2YWX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
Views: 37
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This landmark sits on an empty lot at the corner of Garnet and Pico. This is the original site of Sessions' nursery, but there is nothing here to see except the plaque. There is a 79 acre park in her honor about two miles from here. Its a great place to fly a kite.
Marker Number: 764.00

Marker Name: KATE O. SESSIONS' NURSERY SITE

County: San Diego

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 07/07/1961

Location:
NW corner of Garnet Ave and Pico St (Pacific Beach area), San Diego.

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