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  Farm workers in front of thrashing machine.
 


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Caption:   Farm workers in front of thrashing machine (c.1890). Lorens Nelson, a native of Denmark came to Redwood City in 1875 and began farming. He eventually took over Bon's Mill at Main & Railroad. Nelson employed 15 men at $1/day. Nelson is shown in this photograph at far right.
     
Photo Date:   circa 1890
     
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  Redwood City Public Library
     
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Pioneers -- Redwood City, CA

Farms -- Redwood City, CA

 
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