Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-12-27

When all the suburbs Of Me city
are 50 desirable for residence, stran-
gers coming here to locate find il dif
fieult to choose between them. Most
old residents, however, give the south
westerly part the preference. There
are several reasons for this, which will
be seen by reading the following de
scription Of the above plat Of land.
This plat is located just outside of
the city limits ina south and westerly
direction, and is situated three-quar-
tiers Of a mile west Of the University
settlement and the Agricultural Park,
and is bounded on the south by the
Santa Monica railroad, on the north
by University street--a 90 foot public
street next to and running parallel
with jefferson street--and on the east
and west by land Of other parties. be-
ing a portion Of the weIl-known Howes
frnit ranch.
Hamilton street, as shown on the
plan, IL forty feet wide and runs di-
rectls through the center Of tho LOT
from north TO south, and win be
graded at the expense Of the presen
owner. The soil being rich sandy
loan, the location is comparatively
free from dust and mud. The soil
being very rich and fine, is well
adapted to growing all kinds Of yege-
tables. The sweet potatoes grown
here are remarkably fine, and all
other kinds Of vegetables do we'll
An abundance Of pure soft water may
be found from Is to 20 feet from the
surface. Fruit trees require no irri-
CATION One very important reason
why the southwesterly part OF our
suburbs is the most desirable for resi-
dence is a sanitary one. The prevail
ing winds coming from that direction,
all noxious gases and odors from
sewer cesspools or manufacturing es-
Adjustments are carried from you.
This plat Of land. as shown above,
contains ten acres, less the streets,
and IL subdivided into 20 equal parts.
Each lot, excepting the two fronting
on the railroad, contains from 50 10 rs
line healthy fruit trees, eight years Of
age and all in full bearing. These
trees were selected with the greatest
care and arc Of the most desirable va
riefies Of deciduous fruits. snch as
apples, pears, peaches, plums, French
and Hungarian prunes, etc. There
are also several hnndrcd grapeyinen
Of nearly every choice variety Lot
No. has upon il = new house just
erected at cost Of 5000, containing
seven rooms and bath on first door
and storaee-room above Lot No. 8
has a fne new henneiy, with enclosed
yard. The other lots have only fruit
trees and vines some, Of course,
more vaiuabIe than others.
The cheapest city lot offered in this
lncighborlcod sells for 1900 each
Bare land, with no Improvements,
has been sold nthis immediate vicin-
lily, within three months, in five and
ten acre lots, st $500 per acre and
experts, who have examined this
properly, estimate the trees alone 10
be worth from 500 10 $500 per acre.
Each lot is sufficiently large after
erecting dwelling house and out
buildings, to furnish fruit and yegeta-
bles for an ordinary family, and may
az any future time be subdivided into
8 ordinary city lots, which will un-
doabtedly sell for $500 each within
two years, at the prcaent rate at which
property ii advancing in this location.
IN order to give each purchaser an
eqial chance 10 obtain the most do
sirahlc lot, The property viii be dis
posed Of by subscription, and the
choice Of lots drawn for at the time
OF distribution. 4 uniform price Of
$500 viii be charged for each lot, in-
Guiding LOT No. l. with the house. $50
to be paid upon signing the subscrip-
ton paper. which amount viii be de-
posted in bank in this city, in trust
folthe completion Of the sale--$50 to
be paid when the distribution Of lots
ION or before April |, 1885, is made,
and $50 semi-annnally thereafser. with
interest at per cent, until the full
amount is paid or The whole may he
paid a once and clear deed given.
Parties purchasing one Or more Of
these lots who 90 not wish to improve
At once. can lease each lot nj $50 per
annum for the fruit. The title to lhis
property " perfect
For further Information and 70 sign
transcription paper apply daily from
Ilio 70 2, at IA Second street Hollen-
beck building 1t entrance 10 Metro.
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