Citrus: California's Golden Dream

Citrus: California's Golden Dream

December 17th, 2011 - March 25th, 2012

This exhibit tells the story of the second California Gold Rush, the quest for oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, the fruits that dominated the state's economy from the 1880s through the 1950s. Citrus: California's Golden Dream features a fascinating array of fruit labels, historical books, maps, postcards, packing crates and memorabilia.