Los Angeles County, CA, Biographies

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HENRY HANSEN, 
 
Los Angeles, painter and contractor, was born in Norway, September 10, 1858, 
emigrated to America when eleven years of age, and grew up in Chicago, where he 
served an apprenticeship in learning the trade of painting. He remained in 
Chicago until 1887, when he came to Los Angeles and engaged in his present 
business. His practical knowledge and experience in the best class of work have 
enabled him to build up a good trade, giving employment to from twelve to 
fifteen men, and doing some of the most important work here. He received the 
contract for doing all the painting for the new city hall. He resides on Austin 
street and Central avenue, and owns the property he occupies. In 1880 he married 
Sophia Blatt, a native of Mecklenburg, Germany. They have two children: Theodore 
and Florence, and lost two children in Los Angeles.
             
An Illustrated History of Los Angeles County, California �  Chicago, The Lewis 
Publishing Company, 1889   Page 751
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler