HAY INDUSTRY
In the early 1900s hay was a big industry. With only 10 inches of rain per year and with irrigation it became the prime area to raise hay. Big cities were its biggest customer.
Wagons with hay gather for their turn to load, Note: The depot has a red roof for easy identification.
Across the street from the newly built depot hay is being weighed and awaiting to be loaded. (picture is looking toward downtown Toppenish)
Hay is being hauled by a steam donkey. Gas tractors had not come this far west yet.
