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Photographer: Barry Swackhamer
Taken: September 5, 2019
Caption: Upper Lake Marker
Additional Description: Captions: (bottom left) In 1924, a raging fire devastated most of the town, sparing some of the original structures. A new generation of innkeepers and shop owners have lovingly restored may buildings to their original charm ad stature.; (upper center) "Blue Lake" beans prized by vegetable gardeners, originated in Upper Lake, where its been cannery was one of Lake County's original industries.: (upper right) Pomo Baskets There has been a considerable market for Pomo Indian baskets since the late 1800s. These baskets are recognized throughout the world for their beauty, quality of construction, elaborate designs and creative use of feathers and beads. Many outstanding Pomo basket weavers have come from Upper Lake.; (bottom right) The rusted remains of the Heisler steam locomotive used a Prather Mill.
Submitted: September 19, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p494038
File Size: 4.357 Megabytes

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