Hobart Johnstone Whitley

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American businessman, California land developer (1847-1931)

United States FoundersLived 1847 to 1931 · aged 83

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Hobart Johnstone Whitley was a Canadian-American businessman and real estate developer. Whitley is best known for helping create the Hollywood subdivision in Los Angeles. He is among those known as the "Father of Hollywood."

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Original 480-acre map of H J Whitley's property developed by his company, Los Angeles Pacific Boulevard and Development Company. Highland Avenue runs through the center of the property. The square at the lower right hand corner is the Whitley estate.

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Ted Price44.8

Mary Lou Jepsen44.8 Anthony Pritzker44.9

Martha Matilda Harper44.8

Rick Wagoner44.9

Robert S. Brookings44.8

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