A letter from an unknown author of Whittier Extension Company of Los Angeles, California to John W.T. Givens of Carthage, Missouri. 5 August 1913.
Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.160
Description
A letter from an unknown author of Whittier Extension Company of Los Angeles, California to Reverend John W.T. Givens of Carthage, Missouri, 5 August 1913. Responding to Mr. Givens' request (object number 2017.41.1.93) a descriptive folder of North Whittier Heights is being sent, which includes a map of Southern California showing the location of the property, a map showing the subdivided plots, and articles on the location, soil, water and more. Land costs $500 to $800 an acre with cheaper land needing leveling before planting and some of the land has already been planted to citrus trees cost and extra $175 an acre and vegetable or other crops can be planted between the trees to make extra money. These same groves will cost $3000 an acre in 6 years. Loan terms as well as information on local cities and churches are given, the ability to build a home is mentioned, and future plans for a townsite are laid out. With the tops of the pages glued together, holes from a straight pin, discoloration, and creases, the object is in good overall condition.
