News Article for Kinsmans Greenhouse, Austin, Mower Co., MN

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Kinsman's Greenhouse, Austin Minnesota

 

Kinsman's Greenhouse was eventually owned by the Erwin family. It stood 

where the Riverside Arena is currently located in Austin.



News Article (unknown paper):

Erwin Turns Over Kinsmans to Son



Kinsmans Inc. changed hands Jan. 2, but the announcement was late in 

coming because M. Beecher Erwin has been just too busy to release the 

news.

First he has been busy getting ready to retire. Second, he has been

thrilled at the realization of his long dream of turning over his 

business to his son. Third, no sooner had M.B. decided to retire than

he got a job offer, which he accepted.

Robert (Bob) Erwin is the new president and secretary of Kinsmans. His

wife, Doris, is vice president and treasurer. With them in the board of

directors is Mrs. Ethel Bringsjord, office manager.

Started work at 10

Bob started working after school and Saturdays at the greenhouse when he

was 10 and has had experience in every department, including a turn at 

truck driving. He has been an officer of the firm since his father bought

out the Ashton interests six years ago, and for the past two years Bob

has been manager.

M.B. Erwin began working at Kinsmans when he was 15 and his retirement

last week ended 47 years of service.

"My heart will remain in Austin, which has been good to me," Erwin said

today. "That's why I will continue to own my home and spend what time I

can here."

New Job for M.B.

In place of retiring and taking it easy, Erwin will settle for the chance

to meet old friends in the flower business which will be part of his new

job with the Vulcan Bulb Co., Chicago importer and marketing center.

 Erwin will represent Vulcan in several states and will also be one of 

the buyers. His work will require trips to Florida, California and 

Oregon. 

Kinsmans is nationally known in the industry and is one of the older firms

in the business in the Upper Midwest.

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