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From 1895 to 1920, Cuba experienced one of its most fascinating eras, when apples dominated the town's economy. By 1900, Cuba was the largest producer, processor, and distributor of apples in Missouri. Closely tied to this prosperity was the barrel industry, since quality apples were shipped by train in barrels. Although the early apple orchards that once surrounded Cuba are long gone, barrel-making remains one of the town's most stable enterprises, and the families portrayed are among those known to have been part of the apple industry.
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Cuba, Missouri · United States
