Papers of John Center, 1849-1884.

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Papers of John Center, 1849-1884.

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The collection contains letters, documents, and one map related to the various enterprises of John Center. These include the gardening business, real estate, mining transactions, and civic enterprises in San Francisco from 1849 to 1884 and also papers regarding the Center Company and mining and water in the Owens Valley in 1863.

362 pieces.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6698194

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Center, John

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Center was a businessman, of San Francisco, Calif. From the description of John Center business records : ms, 1856-1877. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 145415697 John Center came from Wisconsin to California in 1849 to seek his fortune in gold, but instead settled in San Francisco. He became involved in many enterprises, including the nursery business, real estate, and mining speculation. Center promoted the expansion and civic improvement of San Franci...

Center, John, 1817-1908.

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Center Company.

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