A very young Zedo Ishikawa rides with his father taking a load of fresh produce to packing sheds south of downtown. A number of Japanese immigrant families like the Ishikawas, Ikedas, Okazakis, and Motoyoshis settled in and around Mesa in the early 1900s. Many engaged in “truck” farming – growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. In 1932, as a high-school student, Ishikawa died in a backyard gun accident. Prior to his death, he is reputed to have told his football coach and fellow players to "carry on," which eventually became the motto of Mesa High School. | Date: ca. 1918 | Source: Mesa Preservation FoundationDownload Original File
