Dublin in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Kolbs of Dublin
Working the Land
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
1. Working the Land
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The Kolbs of Dublin. Working the Land. The Kolb’s purchased their first tractor 1943. The introduction of tractors to mechanize agriculture resulted in a reduction of the heavy efforts of plowing and harrowing before planting, which were often backbreaking tasks for human and draft animals.
The Kolb’s purchased their first tractor 1943. The introduction of tractors to mechanize agriculture resulted in a reduction of the heavy efforts of plowing and harrowing before planting, which were often backbreaking tasks for human and draft animals.
Location. 37° 42.006′ N, 121° 56.315′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Donlan Way. The series of markers are mounted to fence posts next to the Kolb barn in the Dublin Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin CA 94568, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The reel is used to press the grain to the knives and hold it while being cut.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
5. Wood Base
The wooden base was used to hold a high pressure spray rig that was used to fight fires on the farm and in the fields.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
6. Spike Tooth Harrow
Implement for clearing ground, breaking it and otherwise preparing it for seed or plant.
The Harrow is dragged behind the horse or tractor to level, pulverize and smooth plowed soil.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
7. Spike Tooth Harrow
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
8. Hay Rake
The Hay Rake was used to gather cut hay and to make rows
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
9. Hay Rake
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
10. Disc Harrow
Implement for clearing ground, breaking it and otherwise preparing it for seed or plant.The Disc was often the first tool used to break the soil.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
11. Disc Harrow
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
12. Ring Roller
The Ring Roller was used to break-up land after plowing. It consists of about two dozen circular cast-iron discs.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022
13. Ring Roller
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 13. submitted on August 2, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.