Oral History Interview with William Leverett Jr., 1985 Oct. 22

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Oral History Interview with William Leverett Jr., 1985 Oct. 22

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The collection consists of an audiocassette tape of Chris Wilson interviewing WilliamLeverett, Jr. The interview focuses on the development of Nob Hill's Monte Vista subdivision,and to a much lesser extent, University Heights, both neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM.

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Wilson, Chris, 1951 Dec. 23 -, interviewer

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Leverett, William Sr.

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Leverett, William Jr.

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Leverett Jr., William

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The William Leverett family moved to Albuquerque in 1915 because William Leverett, Sr. had tuberculosis. William Leverett, Sr. recovered from his illness and began a new career in real estate in 1919. He was responsible for developing the Monte Vista subdivision in Nob Hill, 1926, among other ventures. The Monte Vista subdivision was possibly the first curvilinear subdivision in New Mexico, following natural contours, rather than the typical grid pattern. Lots in the development cos...