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A letter from an unknown author to Hattie Gibson in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 17 March 1914.Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.402Description
A letter from an unknown author to Hattie Gibson in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 17 March 1914.
A typed, 2 page draft letter in response to a letter (object number 2017.41.1.388) requesting information on North Whittier Heights. The author is mailing under a separate cover a descriptive folder. This will include a map of the tracts as subdivided, a map of Souther California which shows the exact location of the property, as well as articles on the soil, water and climatic conditions of the area. Unplanted land has been divided into tracts of 2 to 50 acres and is being sold for $400 to $800 per acre. Several acres have been planted to Eureka Lemons, Valencia Oranges and Marsh Grapefruit. This land has been divided into tracts of 5, 10, 15, or 20 acres and is being sold at $750 to $1025 per acre. Several citrus growers and nurserymen have invested at North Whittier Heights, which should show the merit of the land. The modern townsite, completion of Turnbull Canyon Road and the ability for the land to produce will increase the value of the property. The author informs that Ed. W. Hopkins, the Pollard Brothers, the McMillan Brothers, H.M. Jordan, John R. King, and T.G. Challoner have all bought land in North Whittier Heights. The author invited Hattie Gibson to contact these people, as well as the Los Angeles Realty Board, Chamber of Commerce, and any of the banks, regarding the merit of the property and the reputation of the company. The author writes that he would be happy to take Mrs. Gibson out to the property, should she come to California, or provide any additional information. The back of page one has what was the start of the letter, which is scribbled out in pencil.
The pages have been glued together across the top and have discoloration on the right side. Page 1 (a) has an acid burn on the top and upper left corner. Page 2 (b) has no further damage.Lexicon
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