Delaware County, NY Genealogy and History Site
FARM LIFE - SHAVERTOWN - Golden Dawn Poultry Farm - 224 acres
Scroll right to view series of 1920s photos from my grand father's (Roy Leonard) archives
--Jim Kelly, January 22, 2009 |
My grandfather often spoke about the deep, rich loam soil there along the river. Included here are photos of his corn yield which he has noted as attaining the height of 14.5 feet. He also grew amazing watermelons. The soil was particularly good for the growing of Cauliflower. |
"Burpee American Wonder Corn" - Attained a height of 14 feet - 5 inches. - circa 1921
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THE SILO - Roy Leonard and Charlie Dodge filling the silo. - circa 1921
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LOADING THE HAY WAGON - L-R: Charlie Dodge - Worley Black - Isaac Leonard - Roy Leonard
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THE HAY WAGON - Heading to the barn
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Wagon Load of Prize Watermelons
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ROY LEONARD
The Golden Dawn Poultry Farm FOR SALE - In 1926 Roy Leonard sold the farm and moved to Union Grove.
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