Lemon Grove dates to 1892 when it first appeared in the San Diego County records as Lemon Grove. The tiny, whistle-stop town emerged during the second gold rush, the rise of Californias citrus industry, which was facilitated by the 1849 Gold Rush, the break up of the Mexican ranchos in Alta California, and the advent of statehood for California in 1850. Land speculators poured into California, lured by the exquisite climate, five growing seasons, and the possibilities for success in agriculture and business. Lemon Grove ...
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Lemon Grove dates to 1892 when it first appeared in the San Diego County records as Lemon Grove. The tiny, whistle-stop town emerged during the second gold rush, the rise of Californias citrus industry, which was facilitated by the 1849 Gold Rush, the break up of the Mexican ranchos in Alta California, and the advent of statehood for California in 1850. Land speculators poured into California, lured by the exquisite climate, five growing seasons, and the possibilities for success in agriculture and business. Lemon Grove became home to gentlemen farmers from the East and Midwest, whose descendants live on in the community to this day.
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Add this copy of Lemon Grove to cart. $2.46, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Arcadia Publishing (SC).
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As New. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; First Edition. Trade Paperback As New. Clean and illustrated wraps, tight, solid and square binding. Internals As New. The Images of America Series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today, helping to preserve the local heritage. This volume portrays the growth of Lemon Grove in San Diego County which emerged as the "second gold rush", the rise of the citrus industry, which was facilitated by the 1849 Gold Rush, the breakup of the Mexican ranches in Alta California, and the advent of statehood for California in 1850. as land speculators poured into California lured by its climate, five growing seasons, and the possibilities of success in agricuture and business. 127 pages. 6.5 x 9.25 inches. 2010, Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
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