Stephen A. Gerrard became wealthy and successful by using refrigerated rail cars to sell cantaloupe nationwide, becoming known as the "Cantaloupe King". He was born in Cherry Grove in 1860 and eventually lived in a mansion at 748 Betula Avenue in North Avondale. Gerrard died in 1936 after suffering a stroke.
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Gerrard Mausoleum
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Cincinnati Enquirer, February 17, 1936
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Gerrard Mansion, 748 Betula Avenue
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748 Betula Avenue, North Avondale
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Stephen A. Gerrard Mansion, Wikipedia
Cantaloupe King Mansion, Cincinnati Refined
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