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A letter from an unknown author to H.L. Innerst in Long Beach, California. 8 January 1914.Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.296Description
A letter from an unknown author to H.L. Innerst in Long Beach, California. 8 January 1914.
A typed, 2 page letter responding to a request for information on North Whittier Heights orange and lemon land. The author will send a descriptive folder under a separate cover letter. This will include a map of the tracts as subdivided, a map of Southern California showing the exact location of the property, as well as articles on the soil, water, and climatic conditions. The land has been subdivided into tracts of 2, 5, 10, and up to 50 acres. Unplanted lands cost between $400 and $800 an acre. Many acres have been planted to Eureka Lemons, Valencia Oranges, and Marsh Seedless Grapes. These young orchards have being sold in tracts of 5, 10, 15, and 20 acres and cost between $750 and $975 an acre. The owners of North Whittier Heights are planing to raise the prices on all young planted groves by $50 to $75 an acre, on the 1st of February, making this the best time to buy. Some of the most successful orange and lemon growers are invested at North Whittier Heights, which indicates that the land is perfect for growing citrus. The author believes that the value of planted and unplanted land will increase during the year. The Whittier Extension Company will be building a townsite on the property, they are constructing a road through Turnbull Canyon, and being desirable land will only add to the value of the property. The author closes the letter by offering to provide more information and to take Mr. Innerst to see the property.
The pages (a and b) have been glued together along the top, holes in the top left corner from a straight pin, and discoloration along the right side. Page 1 also has browning in the top right corner, a heavy crease about an inch from the top, from the page being folded up, and abrasion damage along the top. Page 2 has no other damage. This object is in good condition overall.Lexicon
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