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20 Acres of Drying Prunes in Los Gatos

In this undated postcard, the huge prune crops in Los Gatos can be seen drying in the sun, which was a cheap and efficient process.

In this circa 1907 postcard, the huge prune crops in Los Gatos can be seen drying in the sun, which was a cheap and efficient process.

Nearly every ranch had a dry yard in the summer, where fruit was laid out to dry in six-foot wooden trays.

Source: Hooked on Los Gatos, the Library and Museum History Project

Repository Scott Rose Collection


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