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Title: Wm. Geiger's Orchard, Willow Street & Cherry Avenue
Date Created and/or Issued: 1880-1898
Contributing Institution: History San Jose Research Library
Collection: History San Jose Online Catalog
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Description: Handwritten caption: "Orchard in Bloom. Wm. Geiger place, Willow Street & Cherry Ave." William Geiger, a native of Illinois, arrived in California in 1852 and settled in San Jose in 1858. He operated a carriage shop and ran a copper mine. Geiger owned 14 acres on Willow Street between Cherry Avenue and Los Gatos Creek. Most of the acreage was planted in cherry trees, with a few prune trees and assorted other fruits for the family's use. In 1887, Geiger's orchard produced ninety tons of cherries and thirteen tons of prunes. William Geiger and his wife Phillis had one son, William R. Geiger.
Type: image
Format: Black & White, Resin Coated
Identifier: D766DF66-C36D-4C86-B3E1-497023092124
1997-300-2457
Subject: Orchards
Willow Glen (San Jose, Calif.)
Geiger, William C

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