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Farm Scene near Salem, Oregon

Photograph of orchards and fields on a hillside near Salem, Oregon. A dirt path on the left leads to a house in the distance. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Farm Scene near Salem." Embossment on the front of print indicates a 1902 copyright by Kiser Photo Co., while a hand-written note on the back indicates a 1904 copyright by the Kiser Photo Co.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Apple and peach orchard in Kennewick, Washington

Photograph of rows of fruit trees at an orchard in Kennewick, Washington. This photograph is the first of a series of photographs documenting the growth of trees in the orchard. Handwritten label on the bottom of the print reads, "Kennewick, Nov 6th, 1909, K-10. Photo by Gravenslund, Kennewick, Wn." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "#1 - Peters orchard on the Kennewick Highlands taken in Nov 1909 when trees were about 7 months old. This is an apple orchard with peach fillers on 7 acres, and apples and pear fillers on 3 acres. Photo #2 is this same orchard taken in Sept. 1910. Photo #3 is same orchard as #1 & 2, taken in May 1909 just after the trees were flauted (sic), these pictures extending over a period of only 16 months of time show the rapidity of which an orchard can be grown by irrigation under favorable conditions as they prevail on the Kennewick Highlands."

Gravenslund, John H., 1861-1944

Orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing small fruit trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. The trees are scattered across a large field. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13593--Weister, Portland. A number of three year old orchard on home ranch of Wm. Morginson, ten miles north of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. Owner made the mistake of seeding alfalfa in this orchard the first year and the alfalfa sapped the strength of the trees, killing several of them. The young trees have been re-set and in another year or two this will be one of the most beautiful orchards on top of the plateau."

Weister Company

Orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13602--Weister, Portland. Showing a portion of Yellow Newtown orchard in T.3, Range 12, North of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. Trees planted in the Spring of 1907; photo taken July, 1910. Trees filled with fruit the fourth year. Owner refused $1000. per acre for this orchard one year ago. Cost of land, trees, orchard, etc. which entered into production of this aggregate about $300. the first three years." Handwritten notes on the back of the print read, "Three year old orchard in Southern Washington" and, "Return to SP&S Ry, 629 Ry Exch."

Weister Company

Apple orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing young apple trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Likely the Clark orchard. There is a hillside in the background. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13600--Weister, Portland. General view of the little end of Clara (sic) orchard in Western Klickitat County, North of Lyke (sic), showing three year old Spitzenberg trees." Handwritten note on back reads, "Return to SP&S Ry, 629 Ry Exch Bl."

Weister Company

Mr. Clark examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man inspecting an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13599--Weister, Portland. Still another view of the Clark orchard with Mr. Clark, the owner, in the foreground. Note the very fine care which this orchard shows. The tree in the foreground is a five year old Spitzenberg."

Weister Company

Mr. Butler examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man standing behind an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. He holds aside a branch, making his face visible through the tree. Typed note on the back of the print reads, " 13587--Weister, Portland. Shows two year old Ortley Apple tree in the orchard of W.I. Butler, seven miles North of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. This tree bore five or six apples at two years of age and made over three feet of growth of new wood. The owner is holding his hand on the twig where this year's growth began. Tree planted in Spring of 1908; photo taken July, 1910." Stamp on the back for Hicks-Chatten Engraving Co. in Portland, Oregon.

Weister Company

Mr. Stopper examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man inspecting an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13584--Weister, Portland. Shows two year old tree in the Stopper orchard, eight miles north of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash., with Mr. Stopper standing by the tree. This is red-shot soil, elevation of about 1700 feet."

Weister Company

Man standing in peach orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph of a person standing next to a peach tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. The branches of the tree hide the person's face. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13582--Weister, Portland. Shows young peach orchard planted in the Spring of 1908. Seven miles North of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. Photo taken July, 1910, when trees were about 2 1/2 years old."

Weister Company

Apple orchard in Maryhill, Washington

Photograph of 2 rows of apple trees in bloom in an orchard in Maryhill, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Kiser 5453. Old Apple Orchard, Maryhill, Wash. SP&SRy." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Rows of trees in an orchard

Photograph showing several rows of young trees in an orchard. Farm machinery is visible in the distance in one of the rows on the left. A house is also visible in the distance. There is a forested hillside in the background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "R.H. Crozier."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Orchard and farmhouse

Photograph of an orchard and farmhouse. Rows of trees stand in an orchard on the left and in the right foreground. At the center of the photograph, behind a field of crops, is a farmhouse. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "From R.H. Crozier."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Boy holding young apple tree in Scappoose, Oregon

Photograph of a boy holding a branch of a small apple tree in an orchard at the Glen Cove Ranch near Scappoose, Oregon. Three apples grow on the tree. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "3 yr. Yellow Transparent Apple, Glen Cove Ranch near Scappoose. K9." Stamps on the front and back of the print indicate a 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

View of apple and peach orchard in Scappoose, Oregon

Photograph showing a view of the apple and peach orchards at the Glen Cove Orchard near Scappoose, Oregon. In the foreground, a wooden bridge crosses a creek. A barn and farmhouse are visible in the distant background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "A portion of the fifty acre Glen Cove apple and peach orchard near Scappoose. K3." Stamps on the front and back of the print indicate a 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Woman gathering hazelnuts in orchard

Photograph of a woman kneeling on the ground to gather fallen filberts or hazelnuts in an orchard. Two crates filled with hazelnuts are labeled, "A.A. Quarnberg." Handwritten label on the print reads, "Marcell No. 59." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Camas, Wn." Stamp on the back reads, "Finished by That Man Marcell, Vancouver, Wn."

Marcell, M. B.

View of prune orchard near Washougal, Washington

Photograph showing a view of a prune orchard near Washougal, Washington. The Columbia River flows in the background. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Partial view of Prune orchard in bloom, and prune dryer on bank of Columbia River three miles east of Washougal Wash. on North Bank Road. The owner of this orchard says it has cleared him an average of one hundred dollars an acre for years. These Columbia river lands are ideal for prune growing, and this industry is becoming more profitable every year." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "5 1/2 acres cleared $900, 1910." Stamp on back for Hicks-Chatten Co., Photo Engravers.

View of Hood River Valley Orchards, Oregon

Photograph showing a view of several orchards and farms in the Hood River Valley at the base of Mount Hood. The mountain is covered in snow. Handwritten label on the bottom of the print reads, "Hood River Valley - Oregon. Home of Apple Grower Association Products." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Mount Hood in Oregon from the head of Hood River Valley." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

Picking pears in orchard, Klickitat Valley, Washington

Photograph of 2 people picking pears from a tree in an orchard in Klickitat Valley, Washington. The person on the left stands on a ladder while reaching for a pear high in the tree. The person on the right stands on the ground and reaches for a pear. Both carry pails labeled, "The Barnett Fruit Picking Pail." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Klickitat Valley, Wn."

Panoramic view of orchard

Panoramic photograph showing a view of an unidentified orchard. A house borders the orchard on the right. A man stands in the doorway of the house and looks at the camera. A horse is visible on the left. Panorama is made up of 2 photographs.

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