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  • John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection

Moorpark Ventura County Apricot Pitters

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Moorpark Ventura County Apricot Pitters
PC-002-901A
Moorpark Ventura County, Apricot Pitters & Shed
circa 1909
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This Real Photo Post Card shows workers lined up for the photographer, including children sitting on a bench in front, with ramadas behind. Moorpark was granted city status in 1900, named after the Moorpark apricot by 1887 founder Robert W. Poindexter, who originally owned title to the site. Apricots would be brought to drying sheds to be cut in half and the halves placed on drying racks. The title is from handwritten information at the bottom.
Moorpark; Apricot pitters; Ramadas; Children
California - Moorpark
  • John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
MS-0008
Postcard
3.5 inches X 5.5 inches
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PC-002-901B
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