Palo Alto Stock Farm

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Palo Alto Stock Farm (Calif.)

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Palo Alto Stock Farm (Stanford, Calif.)

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The Palo Alto Stock Farm comprised the major farming properties of Senator Leland Stanford. The first property of the Palo Alto Stock Farm was purchased in 1876 from George Gordon; later additions increased its size to approximately 8000 acres. The Stock Farm later became the site of Stanford University. Vina Ranch, a 55,000 acre ranch, was purchased by Leland Stanford between 1881 and 1885. The Ranch was sold in 1919.

From the guide to the Palo Alto Stock Farm records, 1875-1913, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)

The major farming properties of Senator Leland Stanford. The first property of the Palo Alto Stock Farm was purchased in 1876 from George Gordon; later additions increased its size to c.8000 acres. The Stock Farm later became the site of Stanford University. Vina Ranch, a 55,000 acre ranch, was purchased by Leland Stanford between 1881 and 1885. The Ranch was sold in 1919.

From the description of Palo Alto Stock Farm Records, 1875-1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 696107647

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Vina Ranch (Calif.)

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