Landreth, Burnet, 1842-1928

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Biography as described by Smithsonian Libraries:

"Landreth, Burnet–(1842-1928)–Philadelphia, Pennsylvania–son of David Landreth, Jr., was the third generation to run the seed house. He was a partner in the business until it was incorporated in 1904 as the D. Landreth Seed Co., and was the president of the corporation until his death. He was chosen chief of the Bureau of Agriculture of the U. S. Centennial International Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876. In 1878, he declined President Hayes’ offer of Commissioner of Agriculture. He was the author of Market Garden and Farm Notes (1892), and articles in horticultural journals."

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Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Estimates of cost of strengthening Agricultural Building and of supplying 200 horsepower of steam engines for running Machinery in the Agricultural Building, 1875 August 31

Item — Drawer: 8.2

Dates: 1875 August 31

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2010.001.006, History Files / Fairmount Park System / Fairmount Park System, Centennial Exposition: History - Agricultural Hall planning

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Subject: Agricultural Hall X