Willard & Adams Packing House
ClassificationsPhotographs
Date1880-1900
Place DepictedCalifornia, United States, North America
MediumPhotographic print
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Plumb
Object number31696.2
DescriptionThis photograph depicts a group of male citrus workers posing at the Willard & Adams Packing House located in Aliso (Tustin). Also in the photo are signs for the Briggs-Spence Company Fuit Shippers. This packing house claims to be one of the first established in the region. The inscription on the reverse of the photo indicates that prior to the establishment of this staff, Chinese laborers packed the oranges.The inscription also indicates some of the names of the men pictured: H.J. Plumb, location not specified; Creod (?) Adams, seated at left of Briggs-Spence sign; Henry Adams, at right; and Charlie Willard, 4th from left, who later started Tustin Water Works.
On View
Not on view
1930-1949
1930-1949
August 14, 1899
1532-1554
Early 20th Century
