Hood River, Oregon

Commercial Club, Hood River, Oregon

Publication: The Commercial Club, 1910, Hood River

First edition. 10" x 8 1/2" in colorful stiff pictorial wrappers. 32 pp., illustrations, map. Overview of Hood River area and encouraging individuals to consider moving to the area. Information on the beauty of te area and its climate, irrigation and the use of scientific methods, the feasibility of making a living growing apples to include how many boxes of apples per acre one can expect over the years, the variety of fruits that are practical to grown in Hood River, information on the city of Hood River, the social and educational advantages, the transportation facilities and timber and water power in the area. Illustrated throughout with orchard scenes. At center of booklet is a birds-eye-view map of the Hood River Valley. Rubbing and chipping to spine and edges of wrappers; 3" splits to head and toe of spine; closed tear to edge of rear wrapper; and with light soiling. Very good.

Inventory Number: 50893