Nairn Estate, Glasshouse and Gardens
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John Nairn established his market garden business at the end of College Street, as it was then, in 1893. In all, seven glass houses and other buildings were built over the years. The family business largely grew tomatoes, cucumbers and grapes. John Nairn retired in 1928 handing over the business to his son. He died in 1943 aged 80 years.
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- Unknown
- Place
- College Street, Palmerston North
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- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
- Community Tags
- college street
- garden
- gardening
- nairn crescent