In the early 1800s, due to its large number of flour mills, Rochester, NY was known as “Flour City”. In 1859, due to its many seed and horticultural companies, it became known as “Flower City”, a nickname it still holds today.
In the early 1800s, due to its large number of flour mills, Rochester, NY was known as “Flour City”. In 1859, due to its many seed and horticultural companies, it became known as “Flower City”, a nickname it still holds today.