Sakauye Migrant Farm Worker Housing - San Jose, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

Located near examples of migrant housing, the sign reads:

"Sakauye Migrant Farm Worker Housing

Farm, orchard, and cannery work in the Santa Clara Valley
was seasonal. When a crop was ready to be harvested
or processed in one of the Valley's many canneries,
employers often supplemented their permanent workforce with
workers hired on a temporary basis. Waves of migrant workers
came to Santa Clara Valley moving from place to place, following
crops as they ripened. Amng them were Chinese, Filipinos,
Italians, Japanese, mexicans and Portuguese. These workers
helped create the "Valley of Heart's Delight."

Employers often provided housing, such as these 12' x 30'
houses. These simple structures provided shelter and a place to
prepare meals. Personal furnishings were kept to a minimum,
facilitating relocation to the next work site.

These four houses were constructed by Schuckles Cannery
between 1905 and 1920. They were sold to Eiichi (Ed) Sakauye
and relocated to his ranch on North First Street in 1952
to provide housing for migrant farm workers. In the 1990s,
Mr. Sakauye was instrumental in having the workers' houses
saved and moved to History Park."

Group that erected the marker: San Jose Historical Museum Association. Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: History Park San Jose, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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