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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 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 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.

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Black and white photograph of the congregation of the Second Baptist Church of Woodland

Black and white photograph of the congregation of the Second Baptist Church of Woodland

Carrie Blowers (1863-1930)
Citrus on Branches
Charcoal on paper
Yolo County Historical Collection
Gift of Ruth Jarrett
YO1-813-02-16

Annie Blowers (1834-1939)
Citrus on Branch, No. 6
Charcoal on paper
Yolo County Historical Collection
Gift of Ruth Jarrett
YO1-813-01-08

This supplemental panel discusses the work of Carrie and Annie Blowers as artists, including drawing, painting and sculpting. It also includes information about how the family farm served as inspiration for some of their work.

This is the second panel in the Blowers display. This panel covers the birth of R. B. Blowers' children, the death of his first wife and marriage to his second wife. It also discusses R. B. Blowers' planting of grapes and the beginning of his raisin…

Articles of Incorporation for the Second Baptist Church in Woodland, CA