Streets of Cortland ~ Floral Avenue
On the 1888 map of Cortland that hangs in the hallway at CCHS, I noticed L.D.C. Hopkins and Son greenhouse and residence on the corner of Floral and Groton Avenues. In addition to that corner lot, there is a second larger lot that is also labeled L.D.C. Hopkins and Son a little further up Groton Avenue. I had recently re-read my post about Gazlay/Hamlin and been reminded that Floral had been called Clinton Avenue at one time. Could it be possible that the name change was due to a nursery on the corner? L.D.C. Hopkins was LeRay DeChaumont Hopkins, his father was Hiram Hopkins, andRead More →