Los Angeles County, CA, Biographies

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J. E. FRICK, 
 
of the firm of Frick Brothers, contractors and manufacturers of cement  pipe, 
was born in Rock Island, Illinois, February 25, 1857. His parents removed to 
Minnesota during his early boyhood and he was reared and received his education 
in. that State. Upon reaching manhood he engaged in teaching. He came to Los 
Angeles in 1882 to visit his brother, who was engaged in business here, and was 
so favorably impressed with the place and the climate that, after going East and 
remaining for a year or two, he returned to Los Angeles and engaged in business 
here, becoming associated with his brother in contracting, manufacturing and 
laying cement pipe. Their works in East Los Angeles cover an acre of ground and 
they employ a large force of men the year round. By their energy, ability and 
experience they have built up a splendid business. The measure of success they 
have attained is attested by their investment in well located real estate. Mr. 
Frick was united in marriage March 4, 1879, to Miss Mattie Hamilton, a native of 
Iowa. She died March 2, 1885, leaving three children: Harry, Homer and Florence 
Elmer.
 
An Illustrated History of Los Angeles County, California �  Chicago, The Lewis 
Publishing Company, 1889   Page 738
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler