Christian Lund was born in Denmark on August 23, 1861, the son of Mr. and Ms. Hans Lund. From the time he was born, young Christian tended flowers, propagated shrubbery and cared for plants. His father, a florist, encouraged him in his studies and hands-on work in his greenhouses. Christian was raised and educated in his native country before he immigrated to America in 1882, locating directly in Wausau.
He was the first florist/gardener to arrive in these parts and he quickly opened a small business which was immediately successful. That success turned into five acres of land at 914 Grant Street for his residence, and his six greenhouses, covered by 1,700 square feet of glass. These greenhouses were plentiful with a beautiful wilderness of blooms of all kinds of plants and flowers that were supplied for every occasion, including shipping to other locations. His business offices were located at 517 Third Street.
Mr. Lund was married in Wausau on September 28, 1885 to Miss Christina Houltman from Sweden. They were blessed with seven children. Mr. Lund was a member of the Royal Arcanum.
Christian Lund died on February 21, 1919. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, WI.
He was the first florist/gardener to arrive in these parts and he quickly opened a small business which was immediately successful. That success turned into five acres of land at 914 Grant Street for his residence, and his six greenhouses, covered by 1,700 square feet of glass. These greenhouses were plentiful with a beautiful wilderness of blooms of all kinds of plants and flowers that were supplied for every occasion, including shipping to other locations. His business offices were located at 517 Third Street.
Mr. Lund was married in Wausau on September 28, 1885 to Miss Christina Houltman from Sweden. They were blessed with seven children. Mr. Lund was a member of the Royal Arcanum.
Christian Lund died on February 21, 1919. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, WI.
Christian Lund was born in Denmark on August 23, 1861, the son of Mr. and Ms. Hans Lund. From the time he was born, young Christian tended flowers, propagated shrubbery and cared for plants. His father, a florist, encouraged him in his studies and hands-on work in his greenhouses. Christian was raised and educated in his native country before he immigrated to America in 1882, locating directly in Wausau.
He was the first florist/gardener to arrive in these parts and he quickly opened a small business which was immediately successful. That success turned into five acres of land at 914 Grant Street for his residence, and his six greenhouses, covered by 1,700 square feet of glass. These greenhouses were plentiful with a beautiful wilderness of blooms of all kinds of plants and flowers that were supplied for every occasion, including shipping to other locations. His business offices were located at 517 Third Street.
Mr. Lund was married in Wausau on September 28, 1885 to Miss Christina Houltman from Sweden. They were blessed with seven children. Mr. Lund was a member of the Royal Arcanum.
Christian Lund died on February 21, 1919. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, WI.
He was the first florist/gardener to arrive in these parts and he quickly opened a small business which was immediately successful. That success turned into five acres of land at 914 Grant Street for his residence, and his six greenhouses, covered by 1,700 square feet of glass. These greenhouses were plentiful with a beautiful wilderness of blooms of all kinds of plants and flowers that were supplied for every occasion, including shipping to other locations. His business offices were located at 517 Third Street.
Mr. Lund was married in Wausau on September 28, 1885 to Miss Christina Houltman from Sweden. They were blessed with seven children. Mr. Lund was a member of the Royal Arcanum.
Christian Lund died on February 21, 1919. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, WI.
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