Field Name Field Value
Photo Identifier 00001484
Title Daniel Best Agricultural Works, Davis St. from 1891 Catalog
Description Company awarded gold medal for best exhibit at California State Fair, 1890. Shown in engraving is the new Best steam combined harvester, the horse drawn harvester, the 50hp. steam traction engine, and other machines being assembled. In building was a large steam engine which supplied power to entire shop; on roof the shop whistle is shown. Stacks are from blacksmith and foundry furnaces. Large building on left is the machine shop. In background on left, the city of San Leandro can be seen with the spire of St. Leander's church.
Year 1891
Picture
GPS Latitude 37.72445974366262
GPS Longitude -122.16338134001673
Address
Contributor Terry Galloway
Old-style map grid reference D425
Period date
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