Farming in Valley shrinks steadily

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Farming in Valley shrinks steadily

1957

Photograph article dated February 16, 1957 partially reads, "Agriculture in the San Fernando Valley is making a last stand against the encroachment of homes and industry. In 1945, at the close of World War II, the San Fernando and Santa Clara Valleys had approximately 61,300 acres devoted to plant crops, citrus trees and the raising of vegetables. According to the Los Angeles County Agriculture Commissioner's office, that figure has now been whittled down to 35,300 acres for both areas, with the bulk of acreage lying within the confines of the San Fernando Valley. More than one-half of the 220 square miles of the San Fernando Valley now comprise closely knit communities." Photograph caption reads, "Defend rural life - Los Angeles city officials, zone planners and proponents of new subdivisions found their hands full when organized groups invaded City Hall to voice opposition against rising trend of single and multiple housing projects. Valley women above lost skirmish to prevent conversion from farm acreage to home sites." See images 00045955; 00047561; 00153290; 00045952 for all photos in this series.

Los Angeles City Hall (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Agriculture--California--Los Angeles

Dwellings--California--Los Angeles

Farms--California--Los Angeles

Women--California--Los Angeles

Men--California--Los Angeles

Zoning--California--Los Angeles

Housing development--California--Los Angeles

Portrait photographs

Group portraits

California Digital Library

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1957

California Digital Library

Los Angeles City Hall (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Agriculture--California--Los Angeles

Dwellings--California--Los Angeles

Farms--California--Los Angeles

Women--California--Los Angeles

Men--California--Los Angeles

Zoning--California--Los Angeles

Housing development--California--Los Angeles

Portrait photographs

Group portraits