Carmel Development Company Collection, 1891-1997

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Powers, Frank H. Devendorf, James F. Devendorf, Lillian Potter Prince, Paul Hohfeld, Edward Hohfeld, Lillian Devendorf Galante, Jane Hohfeld Carmel Development Company
Abstract:
Extent:
56 Boxes
Language:
Preferred citation:

Carmel Development Company Collection. Harrison Memorial Library

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the principal founding, corporation and administrative documents of the Carmel Development Company including its auxiliary companies including the Carmel Villa's Co., The Carmel Highlands Water Company & Glen Deven. The collection is substantially supplemented by original maps, brochures, photographs and ephemera spanning from 1891 through 1997.

Biographical / historical:

Between 1900 & 1910 the Carmel Development Company purchased multiple parcels of real estate from various land holders in order to create large tracts that were subdivided into blocks & lots. The original footprints of what would become the incorporated City of Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1916 and the unincorporated Carmel Highlands were subsequently enlarged as the Carmel Development Company created, improved, and subdivided multiple additions. The company dissolved in 1965 after the sale of its final remaining parcel known as the Glen Deven Mountain Lands.

Acquisition information:
On Permanent Loan from Jane Hohfeld Galante Family.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research EXCEPT for the following files: DC:16:46 and DC:16:49.

Terms of access:

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea does not hold copyright to these items. permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder by the user.

Preferred citation:

Carmel Development Company Collection. Harrison Memorial Library

Location of this collection:
P.O. Box 800
Mission St & 6th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921, US
Contact:
(831) 624-1615