Salem Oregon Rent Brothers Packing Co Fruit Delivery Truck August 1919 Real Photo Postcard

Bent Bros. Warehouse Co. was a notable entity in the burgeoning prune industry centered in Salem, Oregon, during the early 20th century. The Willamette Valley, where Salem is situated, emerged as a prominent region for prune cultivation from the late 19th century through the 1920s, making Oregon a significant producer of dried fruits for national and international markets. Businesses such as Bent Bros. played a pivotal role in the local economy by handling the processing, storage, and distribution of these agricultural products.