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The establishment of a seed company that later became one of the largest nurseries in the area also resulted in the city being called "Flower City. " Rochester NY has made its mark on the social political scene as well. The city has long been known as a politically progressive one, with a rich history of social activism. An early proponent of the abolishment of slavery, the city's own Frederick Douglass is one of its most notable historical personalities. Douglass of course was responsible for the publication of the now legendary North Star newspaper.