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

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 37° 42.006′ N, 121° 56.315′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kolb's "Sunday School" Barn (here, next to this marker); Dobbel Family (a few steps from this marker); Tehan Family (a few steps from this marker); Norris Family (a few steps from this marker); Flanagan Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Park & Museums (within shouting distance of this marker); Rod R. Fallon (within shouting distance of this marker);

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a different marker also named Heritage Park & Museums (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

The Kolbs of Dublin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

2. The Kolbs of Dublin Marker

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

3. The Kolbs of Dublin Marker

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

4. Reaper Reel

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.

Spike Tooth Harrow image. Click for full size.

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 453 times since then and 13 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.