Joseph Allen Taylor and his son Chet were the first to develop the potato cellar in 1909. At that time the Russet Burbank had been introduced to the Taylors, and they planted the first 20 acres just to the west. The Russet was highly accepted in the markets, making it possible for the Taylors to become one of the largest growers and shippers in the state. The potato cellar made marketing possible throughout the fall to spring season, and their work stood with that of early pioneers who helped make the potato industry the giant it became.