When Hops Were Picked By Hand – Toppenish, WA
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N 46° 22.547 W 120° 18.616
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This mural by Robert Thomas of Kooskia, Idaho, shows an early hop harvest when Indian tribes from throughout the Northwest gathered to pick the hops by hand.
Waymark Code: WMER6T
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2012
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This was usually done by the Indians, who came to the Toppenish area each year with their families, pets and chickens. They set up small Indian villages of teepees at the hop fields, staying until the harvest was completed.
Hop growing in Washington State started in the early 1800’s. During the daylight hours the hops were picked, and the evenings were spent in relaxation such as playing “Stick Game”.
The mural was funded by the hop industry, which also paid for and developed a park called Old Timers Plaza, adjacent to the mural.
City: Toppenish
Location Name: Old Timers Plaza, Washington & Toppenish
Artist: Robert Thomas
Date: 1991
Media: House paint on wood paneled wall
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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