Remembering Agriculture - San Jose, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"Remembering Agriculture" is a sculpture by Tom May in downtown San Jose on Santa Clara Street. The sculpture depicts several farm-like buildings which are covered with ivy. Around the pavement of the sculpture are several historical signs. One reads:

"Remembering Agriculture

Creation itself seemed to
plan a garden where you now
stand. This place came to
be called "Valley of Heart's
Delight" because of its mild
climate, rich soil, and
abundant orchards nurtured
by the work of many hands."

Another reads:

"San Jose, "The Garden City",
was the center of one
of the few regions in the
U.S. where farms became
smaller instead of larger.
A family could make a
living on less than 20
acres, so the large old
landholdings were broken
down. By 1925, almost 7,000
families cultivated over
130,000 acres of orchards."

Group that erected the marker: unknown Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Santa Clara Street 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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Date Logged Log   04/29/2012 Metro2 visited it