A letter from Jay Tremont in Chicago, Illinois to E.G. Hart in Los Angeles, California. 19 August 1914.
Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.589
Description
A letter from Jay Tremont in Chicago, Illinois to E.G. Hart in Los Angeles, California. 19 August 1914.
A written letter on letterhead from Hotel Dixie, requesting information on North Whittier Heights. Mr. Tremont saw an ad for the property in the Los Angeles Tribune. He is looking for 5 or 10 acres of unplanted land for lemons. He would like to know how water is obtained and the price for said water, can water be obtained via well and how deep would the well need to be dug. He would also like to know How far from Los Angeles the property is, in what direction, accommodations for transportation, how close the station is, as well as the price and terms of sell. If favorable, Mr. Tremont might have some interested parties.
The top right as the hotel name of Hotel Dixie and lists Mrs. Kate Myers and H.F. Persons as property managers. Below this is the city name Titusville, Florida. The top left has an image of the hotel.
There are creases from the letter being folded, a hole and tear on the bottom, and the back has abrasion damage along the folds. This object is in fair condition overall.
