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| − | '''Jose Vincent DeLaveaga''' purchased a large tract of hilly land in 1870, at what is now the north-east edge of [[Santa Cruz]]. He developed the land with a residence, riding trails, and extensive landscaping. In 1894, he gave the property to the city, on condition that it be used as a park. It is now [[DeLaveaga Park]], largest park in the city, and providing the widest range of recreational facilities. | + | '''Jose Vincent DeLaveaga''', born in Mexico, purchased a large tract of hilly land in 1870, at what is now the north-east edge of [[Santa Cruz]]. He developed the land with a residence, riding trails, and extensive landscaping. In 1894, he gave the property to the city, on condition that it be used as a park. It is now [[DeLaveaga Park]], largest park in the city, and providing the widest range of recreational facilities. |
* John L. Chase, ''[[The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture (4th ed. 2023)]]'', Chapter Six, entry (17), page 189 (park images), 190 | * John L. Chase, ''[[The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture (4th ed. 2023)]]'', Chapter Six, entry (17), page 189 (park images), 190 | ||
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Revision as of 17:02, 1 October 2023
Jose Vincent DeLaveaga, born in Mexico, purchased a large tract of hilly land in 1870, at what is now the north-east edge of Santa Cruz. He developed the land with a residence, riding trails, and extensive landscaping. In 1894, he gave the property to the city, on condition that it be used as a park. It is now DeLaveaga Park, largest park in the city, and providing the widest range of recreational facilities.
- John L. Chase, The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture (4th ed. 2023), Chapter Six, entry (17), page 189 (park images), 190
