Excavation Spectators

Photograph

Kaysville - Fruit Heights Museum of History and Art

Name/Title

Excavation Spectators

Entry/Object ID

2018.1.134

Description

Vern Butcher and son Garn Butcher. Excavation preparation for creation of irrigation reservoir.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital Scan

Context

Farmers in Kaysville and Fruit Heights would dig reservoirs to capture water which couldn't be used during a watering turn. The entire orchard could not be irrigated during one turn so reservoirs allowed for the lower fields and orchards to receive a fair share.

Collection

Butcher Album Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

Attributed to Arthur Butcher family member.

Date made

circa 1948

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1697 x 1573 (dig)

Color

Black, White

Copyright

Copyright Holder

Kaysville-Fruit Heights Museum of History and Art

Restrictions

Reproduction rights are granted only for nonprofit and educational purposes with citation.