A letter from Whittier Extension Company to C.A. Richardson on the Berlin Furn. Co. in Berlin, Ontario, Canada. 26 May 1913.
Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.85
Description
A letter from Whittier Extension Company to C.A. Richardson of Berlin Furn. Co. in Berlin, Ontario, Canada, 26 May 1913. 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 information regarding soil, drainage, water and climatic conditions. Land has been divided into 5 to 50 acre tracts with 100 acres for a townsite, 400 acres of rough land and 1300 acres for orchards which costs $500 to $900 and acre with cheaper land needing leveling before planting. The owners will plant orchards for an additional $175 an acre. Loan terms and improvements are mentioned. There are corrections in pencil and ink throughout. With discoloration, wear, and the top of the pages glued together, the object is in good overall condition.
