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Lot Map Shows Windsor Square’s Original Value

An undated photo titled "Windsor Square Residence" courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library, Security National Bank Collection.
An undated photo titled “Windsor Square Residence” courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library’s Digital Images, Security National Bank Collection.

Buzz reader Tiffany Palm sent us a copy of a tract map selling original lots in Windsor Square on Windsor and Irving Boulevards advertised as “The Finest Bungalow Lots in Los Angeles.”  The undated map shows lots already sold and the price of remaining lots, in the range of $3,000 – $6,000, with the larger-sized corner lot on Windsor and First going for a full $7,000.

The one-sheet, published by the C.C. Albright Company of 252 N. Western Ave., touts the development as being close to everything:

“This is the last tract of land to be subdivided in the heart of the Windsor Square district, near carlines, schools, exclusive Wilshire Country Club, facing on Beverly Boulevard. Highest class improvements, asphalt paved streets deeded to the city. Moderate restrictions – bungalows permitted.”

Palm told the Buzz that her friend Ron Gates found the map in an old house plan book that he bought in Ventura, CA.  Gates, of Gates & Rodriguez Builders, collects vintage house plans, tract and development maps and other collectables having to do with old homes and development in Southern California.

If you click on the map below you’ll see the prices typed out clearly, and marvel at the change in value of these properties today.

Can anyone identify on which street the house above still sits today?

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Julie Grist
Julie Grist
Julie co-founded the Larchmont Buzz with fellow buzzer Mary Hawley in 2011 and served as Editor, Publisher and writer for the hive for many years until the sale of the Buzz in August 2015. She is still circling the hive as an occasional writer.

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