Original Fruit Express - San Jose, CA
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N 37° 19.555 W 121° 51.839
10S E 600647 N 4131633
This sign is located next to a small roller coaster at Happy Hollow Zoo which is named the "Pacific Fruit Express".
Waymark Code: WMNZ0B
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2015
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The sign reads:
"What was the original Pacific Fruit Express?
It was once the largest refrigerated car company in the world. The cars brought fruit from California to the rest of the country between 1907 and 1978.
What fruit went on the trains?
The Pacific Fruit Express carried fresh cherries, apricots, peaches, and pears. Around San Jose, there were also many fruit dying operations."
Group that erected the marker: Happy Hollow Zoo
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Happy Hollow Zoo
San Jose, CA USA
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