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A letter from an unknown author of the Whittier Extension Company in Los Angeles, California to George Martin in Los Angeles, California. 13 October 1913.Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.228Description
A letter from an unknown author of the Whittier Extension Company in Los Angeles, California to George Martin in Los Angeles, California. 13 October 1913.
A typed, 2 page letter following up a phone conversation that the author had with George Martin. The author is sending a descriptive folder, map of the tracts as subdivided, a map of Southern California showing the exact location of the property, and articles on soil, water, location, climatic condition, and improvements being made. There are about 1300 acres of property which has been subdivided into tracts of 5 to 50 acres and cost between $500 and $900 an acre with the cheaper land needing more leveling before trees can be planted. The owners of this property have also planted a considerable acreage to Valencia Oranges, Eureka Lemons, grapefruit, and navels. These young orchard are also being sold in tracts of 5 acres and up. The cost of the young groves or any property the buyer wishes to have planted to trees, will cost $175 per acre, over the initial land price. The owners will also contract to have their orchard experts care for the groves at a small fee. The Whittier Extension Company has sold over $175,000 in property, much of which was bought by local and successful citrus men which the author feels speaks for the merit of the land. The author offers to take Mr. Martin out to see the property and send any additional information. The Whittier Extension Company believes North Whittier Heights is the "cream" of all Southern California citrus lands currently on the market. The author closes the letter with hopes that Mr. Martin will call and set up an appointment to see the property.
The 2 pages are glued together at the top. Page 1 (a) also has acid burns at the top left and right side. Page 2 (b) also has abrasion damage on the left side. This object is in good condition overall.Lexicon
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