My blog about rochester
The establishment of a seed company that later became one of the largest nurseries in the area also resulted in the city being called "Flower City. " Rochester ny is just as famous for his contribution to the political arena. The city has long been known as a politically progressive one, with a rich history of social activism. An early proponent of the abolishment of slavery, the city's own Frederick Douglass is one of its most notable historical personalities. It was Douglass who was instrumental in the publication of the then revolutionary newspaper, the North Star.