This is the fifth panel of the Blowers display. This panel discusses R. B. Blowers' creation and patenting of a fruit drier for his raisins and other produce. It also covers his extensive work to promote irrigation in Yolo County.
This is the sixth panel of the Blowers display. This panel discusses the Blowers family members education and involvement in community efforts to improve Woodland. It also outlines the transfer of the family's property to the 40th Agricultural…
This is the third panel of the Blowers display. This panel discusses the diversification and growth of the Blowers crops. The movement from grapes toward olives and other nuts and fruits.
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This is the fourth panel of the Blowers display. This panel continues to discuss the agricultural products of the Blowers family and some of the awards that they received for their raisins, pears, and almonds.
Pictured is Railroad Street in Knights Landing. The California Pacific Railroad built tracks through Knights Landing in 1869. The Southern Pacific photograph shows Nellie McInerney, the freight agent, and a large number milk cans on the platform of…