Fresno Scraper
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brwhiz
N 37° 34.410 W 113° 42.242
12S E 261201 N 4161933
This Historical Marker is mounted on a steel post next to a Fresno Scraper in the Enterprise Heritage Park on the east edge of Enterprise, Utah.
Waymark Code: WMGW53
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2013
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Scraper
The Scraper (Fresno) was the heavy earth moving equipment of its time. It was used for the construction of roads, dams, canals, ditches, and to clear fields. It was operated by a man walking behind raising and lowering a long handle located in the rear. The dirt was dumped bu allowing the scraper to completely turn over. The operation of the Fresno took skill, physical strength and was dangerous. The Fresno was pulled by two or more horses or mules. For heavier work, more horses were required.
This Fresno was used on the Terry Ranch on the Beaver Dam Wash, by Edward Sirls Terry.
The Slip Scraper was used and operated similarly to the Fresno, but was used for lighter work and was pulled by one or two horses.
Donated by the Family of Edward Sirls Terry, son of Thomas Sirls and Hannah Terry.