1942 Hydraulic Press for Olive Oil Extraction in California

In this 1942 image from Lindsay, California, hydraulic pressure extracts oil from crushed olives. The first pressing produced approximately seventy-five percent of the oil content, resulting in high-quality virgin olive oil. This process was crucial in the oil production industry in Tulare County, showcasing the techniques used at the time.

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