A revolution of Farming - Milpitas, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 26.274 W 121° 52.258
10S E 599879 N 4144050
A plaque in Adobe Park in Milpitas, CA.
Waymark Code: WMKBYB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2014
Views: 1
"Between 1925 and 1929, the Cuciz family built the water tower, garage and the cutting shed to support their farm and new apricot orchards. Water from an underground artesian aquifer was stored in the water tower from where it was distributed throughout the property. in early rancho days, water was taken from the creek; a water supply that was seasonally limited. By accessing the 75-foot-deep underground water reservoir, the family business was no longer dependant on rainfall, allowing their farm to flourish. The family used the garage for storing and maintaining essential farming equipment, such as the John Bean insecticide sprayer used in the orchards, and for tinkering on their Ford Model-A. During harvest season, the water tower's ground floor and the garage both housed seasonal farm workers. Electricity came to the farm by 1927."
Group that erected the marker: City of Milpitas
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Alviso Adobe Ct
Milpitas, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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