The 2-story Queen Anne style Camarillo Ranch House was built in 1892 by Adolfo Camarillo, known as “the last Spanish don.” He was one of the most successful ranchers, largest landowners and influential citizens in Ventura County history.
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World traveler and adventurer Cabot Abram Yerxa homesteaded 160 acres in the Coachella Valley in 1913. He then spent nearly 20 years wandering the world, returning to his homestead in 1939, he built his home in the Pueblo Revival Style.
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The Bob’s Big Boy restaurant chain was started by Bob Wian in Glendale in 1936 as Bob’s Pantry. Number 6 in the chain, and the oldest location still in operation, was built on Riverside Drive in Burbank in 1949.
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Alfred Smiley joined efforts with his brother, Albert, to create a public library and adjoining park in newly incorporated Redlands. Using their own funds, the library and park were built and dedicated in 1898.
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The Beverly Ranch orange grove was established in 1880 by Will & Elizabeth Eddy. After Mr. Eddy died, Elizabeth married John Fisk & they built the house in 1890. The grove is still in operation, the house is a private residence.
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