Pacific Ocean; Real property--California--Los Angeles County; Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
E. T. (Edward Thomas) Wright was county surveyor three times in Los Angeles County, his first term beginning in 1884 and his last ending in 1898. He also served as county surveyor for San Bernadino County. Partnering with W. B. Nicholson, he formed...
A view looking out over Signal Hill, showing the many oil derricks that dot the landscape. In the foreground are several cottages, some with small gardens.
Farms--California--East Los Angeles; Real property--California--Los Angeles County; Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
According to the Los Angeles Herald of March 10, 1883, ELA Hills Stock Farm was owned by Hancock M. Johnston (H.M.J.) in East Los Angeles. Johnston was associated with C. A. Paige (C.A.P.) in stock farming. At that time, residences and cottages...
