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Source: Vol. II  pg.163  The Lewis Publishing Co. 1923
Author: History of Florida, Past and Present      

	JOHN OPSAHL on coming to Southern Florida identified himself with
Larkins, a community in Dade County, where he was a pioneer, and has been
closely associated with that locality both as a merchant and as a public
spirited citizen ready to take part in every progressive movement for the
general welfare.
	Mr. Opsahl was born in Norway. Coming to America in 1899, he lived in
Minnesota, and for several years in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was in
February, 1911, that he came to Larkins, Dade County, and soon afterward
engaged in the mercantile business. He was one of the first merchants, and has
built up a large and prosperous store commanding a trade all over that rich and
prosperous section. His business house is a commodious and handsome store
building on the Main street, two stories in height, of permanent construction,
and the arrangement and store equipment and fixtures are of the most modern
type.
	In addition to his mercantile interests Mr. Opsahl handles real estate, 
and is thoroughly well-qualified to advise and carry on transactions of this 
nature, since he knows the country about Larkins from the standpoint of a dozen 
years’ experience. He has acquired valuable property interests of his own. Mr.
Opsahl is a York Rite Mason and Shriner.
	Mrs. Opsahl, also a native of Norway, is prominent in the Women’s Club 
work in the county. She is chairman of the committee having in charge the Royal 
Palm State Park, owned by the Women’s clubs, and is one of the trustees of the
Larkin School Board. Mr. and Mrs. Opsahl have a daughter, CLARA OPSAHL.


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