a city-operated greenhouse located in the 40 acre (162,000 m²) Olcott Park at N 9th Avenue W and 7th Street N in Virginia, Minnesota. It is open to the public year-round without charge. This three-room greenhouse dates from the 1930s. Its central room contains a good collection of exotic plants, ranging in size from small specimens to mature Ponderosa lemon trees bearing fruit, with cacti and succulents, large agave, palm, and ficus specimens. Historically, it was the site for huge begonia shows which attracted thousands of visitors. The north and south greenhouses were used to raise bedding plants for flower beds throughout the city. William J. Olcott (Steamer) - Due to his standing in the mining and railroad industry, a steam boat was named for him and launched on July 9th, 1910, in Ecorse, Michigan. References 1862 births 1935 deaths 19th-century players of American football American railroad executives Michigan Wolverines football players People from Marquette, Michigan Players of American football from Duluth, Minnesota