Glen Blank was kind enough to correct some of my assertions on yesterday’s post “Historic Neglect” concerning the Magnolia and Whitsett shops:

“According to the LA County Assessor’s Parcel Maps, the buildings on that corner were built in 1949.

That seems far likelier than the ’20s. Residential development in that area didn’t really take off until about 1935.

And BTW, the 10-, 20-, and 40-acre “ranchettes” sold by the Lankershim Land and Water Company starting in the 1890s weren’t intended as “non-farm” properties – they were promoted as ideal for growing stone fruits, walnuts, and other deep-rooted tree crops. “

Yet I stand by my view that these unique properties are badly maintained and could be renovated and improved for the betterment of the entire neighborhood.