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A letter from an unknown author to Belle Brandel in Tollhouse, California. 15 January 1914.Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.315Description
A letter from an unknown author to Belle Brandel in Tollhouse, California. 15 January 1914.
A typed, 2 page letter in response to a postcard from Belle Brandel (object number 2017.41.1.295) regarding the North Whittier Heights subdivision. The author is mailing Mrs. Brandel a descriptive folder. In it will be a map of the tracts as subdivided, a map of Southern California which shows the exact location of the property, and articles on the soil, water, and climatic conditions of the holdings. Unplanted land is subdivided into tracts of 2 to 50 acres and cost $400 to $800 an acre. Many acres have been planted to Eureka Lemons, Valencia Oranges, and Marsh Grapefruit. These lands are sold in tracts of 5, 10, 15, and 20 acres at $750 to $975 an acre. The owners of North Whittier Heights plan to increase the price on the first of February, so now is a good time to buy. Some of the most successful lemon and orange growers have invested in North Whittier Heights, which should speak on the merit of the land. With the building of a townsite, road connecting Whittier and Pomona Boulevards, and desirability of land will increase the value of this property. The author closes the letter by inviting to take Mrs. Brandel out to the property when she is Los Angeles.
The pages have been glued together along the top, and there is discoloration on the top and right side. This object is in good condition overall.Lexicon
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