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1983.10.8805.2
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Horse-drawn equipment breaking up raw ground, circa 1913
Order an ImageBecause of the "rain shadow" formed by the Cascade Mountains, eastern Washington is very dry. To create suitable farmland, farmers and engineers irrigated with water from the Yakima and other rivers.
In this photo, a farmer drives his horse-drawn harrow to break up the ground for planting.
Webster & Stevens number: 15984
In this photo, a farmer drives his horse-drawn harrow to break up the ground for planting.
Webster & Stevens number: 15984
ID Number: 1983.10.8805.2
Date: 1913
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.8805.2
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects:
Agriculture and Farms
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