Early day pictures tell of Valley history as picnic nears
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Valley Times Photo Collection;
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This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated October 10, 1958 reads, "Drying yard - Apricots and peaches were dried in yard of Prince Ranch on present site of North Hollywood Park near Magnolia boulevard bridge. Dryer, cutting shed and sulphur houses were used in process when six acres of fruit were spread to dry. Photograph taken in 1908 is from Fred Weddington collection. Park will be scene of pioneer picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday when early settlers will gather." See image 00156143 for additional photo in this series.
Prince, Alfred--Family Ranchers Ranch houses Ranches Pioneers Fruit--Harvesting Fruit trees Fruit Trees Families Men Women Children North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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