#0764 Site of the Kate O. Sessions Nursery

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#0764 Site of the Kate O. Sessions Nursery

Site information:

NW corner of Garnet Ave and Pico St, San Diego

Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.

32.80532,-117.22314

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site
1857-1940

This plaque commemorates the life and influence of a woman who envisioned San Diego beautiful. 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.

Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Pacific Beach Woman's Club. July 7, 1961

Registered 4/28/1961

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