This 1953 article illustrates how Harry and David's company became an industry leader in pear production. Although there are 13 other packing houses, their commercial gift business brings in nearly 6 million dollars annually. There are 10,000 acres of pear trees, which produce 18% of our countries pears.
City
              Medford
          Location
              Vertical File Subjects, Bear Creek Corporation.
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