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Photo courtesy of Joyce Kasemodel Although Escanaba has had a community garden located on South Lincoln Road for many years, back in the early 1940s, the gardens were grown as a sign of patriotism. Called “Victory Gardens” when the U.S. entered World War II, everyone was encouraged to start a garden and grow food for the Victory Effort. In the photo at left, Emil and Edith Kallio are pictured working in their own Victory Garden.

Photo courtesy of Joyce Kasemodel

Although Escanaba has had a community garden located on South Lincoln Road for many years, back in the early 1940s, the gardens were grown as a sign of patriotism. Called “Victory Gardens” when the U.S. entered World War II, everyone was encouraged to start a garden and grow food for the Victory Effort. In the photo at left, Emil and Edith Kallio are pictured working in their own Victory Garden.

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