Tallmadge History Digital Exhibit
Business & Industry
Description
About 1890 Thomas Rhymes, with his wife Pauline began planting lettuce and cabbage to sell in nearby Akron. With their increasing success, they expanded their offerings to include plants and flowers. Their eight large greenhouses can be seen in the background of this image. Mr. Rhymes died in 1929 and Mrs. Rhymes later sold the business. She died in 1954 and both are buried in Old Tallmadge Cemetery.
Title: Rhymes Greenhouse
Author/Creator: unknown
Date: ca 1920
Related Information: Lawrence Collection
Size: 8 x 6 inches
Subjects:
Businesses-Tallmadge
Rhymes, Thomas