Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-12-18

When all the suburbs Of the city
are 50 desirable for residence, stran-
gers coming here to locate find it diff
ficult to choose between them. Most
old residents, however, give the south
westerly part the preference. There
are several reasons Tor this, which viii
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-quaf-
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 50 foot public
street next to and running parallel
with jefferson street--and on the east
and west by land Of other parties, be-
ing portionoi the well-known Howes
fruit ranch.
Hamilton street. as shown on the
plan, is forty feet wide and runs di-
rectly through the center Of the lot
from north to south, and will be
graded at the expense Of the present
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 ell kinds OF vege-
tables. The sweet potatoes grown
here are remarkably fine, and all
other kinds Of vegetables do well.
An abundance 81 pure soft water may
be found from 10 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 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 is subdivided into 20 equal parts.
Each lot, excepting the two fronting
on the railroad, contains from SO TO rs
fine healthy fruit trees, eight years Of
age and all IN full bearing. These
trees were selected with the greatest
care and are OF the most desirable va
rietes Of dcciduous fruits, such az
apples, pears. peaches, plums. French
and Hungarian prunes, etc There
are also several hundred grnpevines
of nearly every choice variety. Lot
No l has upon il new house just
erected al cost Of $1,000, containing
seven rooms and bath on first floor
and storage-rooin above Lot No. 3
has a fine new hennery, with enclosed
yard. The other lots have only fruit
trees and vines; some Of course,
more valuable than others.
Tho cheapest city LOT offered IN this
nrighborhood sells for 1900 each.
Bare land with no Improvements.
has been sold in this immediate vicin-
ity, within three months, in FIVE and
ten acre lots, At $500 per acre and
experts, who have examined this
property, estimate tho trees alone To
be worth from $500 to $500 per acre
Each lot il sufficiently large. after
erecting . dwelling house and out
buildings, TO fnrnish fiiiit and yegeta-
bles for an ordinary family, and may
at any future time be subdivided into
3 ordinary city lots. which win I'M
doubtedly sell Tor 500 each within
two years, At thepfesent rate at which
property IS advancing in this location.
In order to give each purchaser an
equal chance TO obtain the most de-
sirable lot, the property win be dis
posed OF by subscription, and the
choice Of lots drawn for at the time
Of distribution. A uniform price Of
$500 win be charged for each lot. in.
GLIDING lot No. ]. with the house $50
10 he paid upon signing the eubscrip-
tion paper, which amount win be de-
posted in bank in this city, in trust
for the completion Of the sale-s5 $50 to
be paid when The distribution Of lots
( lou or before April !, 1887 is made,
and l50 seni-annuailys thereafter, with
interest 1t s per cent, until the full
amount Il paid Or the whole may be
paid a. once and clear deed given.
Parties purchasing one or more Of
these let's Who DO not wish 10 improve
at once, can lease each lot 1t $50 per
annun for the iriit The title to this
| property ia perfect.
| For further Information ard to sign
subscription paper apply daily from
10 10 2. q l2A Second street. Iiollen-
beck building, Il entrance to Metro
polltan Dining ROOMS