Biographies
LARS PETER ANDERSON
In 1847 Lars Peter Anderson, now of
Sacramento, Cal., was born in Skaane, Sweden. His
father, a lifelong sailor, became owner and captain of a coasting vessel which
he commanded to the end of his life. Lars Peter was educated in public schools
in his native hand and at an early age learned the painting and decorating
trade, which he has followed with increasing success until the present time. He
came to the United States in 1871 and located in Sacramento and his first work
here was in the painting room of the repair shops of the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company. He was soon given charge of the department and worked there
two years, then was for some time employed by various persons and concerns
until he went into business for himself. For thirty-seven consecutive years he
has been at the head of his own enterprise. He has filled contracts for the
painting of the State Capitol, the Hales, Weinstock,
and Lubin residences, the Sutter Club, California
National Bank and many other large buildings which rank with the best ever
completed in Sacramento. He long has had a partner in his brother, Ludwig
Anderson, who arrived in Sacramento from Sweden March 1, 1881, and after
working for him a time acquired a half interest in the business.
In 1878 Mr. Anderson married Miss Hannah
Matson, a native of Sweden, who came to America with her uncle in 1870. Her
father was a large farmer and became active and prominent in politics in
Sweden, having been several times elected sheriff at Blekinge
Ian. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have two children. George, the elder, who lives in
Sacramento, is prominent in musical circles, having studied in Boston, Mass.,
four years and achieved success as a teacher of the piano; he is now in the
piano business in Sacramento. He married Miss Jeanette Baldwin, of Cleveland,
Ohio. Elsie, the younger child, lives in Sacramento. Their mother died in
September, 1902. Mr. Anderson is a member of the Master Painters' Association,
takes a public spirited interest in the affairs of the city and is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 1023-1024.
Historic Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.