Name/Title
Photograph, South Pacific Farming Demonstration Train, Springfield, circa 1909Entry/Object ID
2017.003.048Description
Photograph of South Pacific Farming Demonstration Train, Springfield, circa 1909
Includes one copy and label: "The white office building in the picture of the old Booth Kelly Mill at 7th and South A Street is believed to be the approximate location of the first school in Springfield. The school district was established in 1854. The date of the picture is about 1909."
In the early 20th century, railroad companies encouraged improved farming methods and developed technological advancements for getting fresh agricultural products to markets. Farming demonstration railroad cars toured much of Oregon in 1909 and 1910, stopping at every depot along a route to showcase agricultural tools and techniques. The Southern Pacific Railroad hired agricultural specialists to travel throughout the West Coast and work with farm bureaus and other organizations to teach farming methods, conduct soil surveys, establish production standards, and develop irrigation districts.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Southern Pacific RailroadSubject Place
City
SpringfieldCounty
Lane CountyState/Province
OregonCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCollection
Crystal B. Fogle Collection, Paula Guthrie-ScottLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationCopyright
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