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Southern California’s Wooden Crate Art: or the Romance of Fruits and Veggies
Back in the 1880’s, West Coast citrus growers began to seriously compete with each other for both local markets and East Coast distribution. With the development of the trans-Continental rail network, farmers were able to ship fruits (and veggies, once refrigerated rail cars were invented) in wooden crates clear across the country. So, how could…