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Set against the backdrop of Trout Valley, this narrative chronicles the transformation of Leona Farms, originally a luxurious estate built by rental car magnate John D. Hertz in the 1920s. Designed by renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen, the estate was a hub for elite gatherings and horse racing, hosting notable figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and Walt Disney. After Hertz's sale in 1943 to Otto Schnering, the property evolved into a vast farming operation, leaving behind memories of its opulent past and the vibrant community it fostered.
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Trout Valley, the Hertz Estate, and Curtiss Farm, Lisa Damian Kidder
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- Released
- 2008
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lisa Damian Kidder
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780738561608
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, History, Maps & Travel, Geography & Topography, Photographic Publications
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
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- Set against the backdrop of Trout Valley, this narrative chronicles the transformation of Leona Farms, originally a luxurious estate built by rental car magnate John D. Hertz in the 1920s. Designed by renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen, the estate was a hub for elite gatherings and horse racing, hosting notable figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and Walt Disney. After Hertz's sale in 1943 to Otto Schnering, the property evolved into a vast farming operation, leaving behind memories of its opulent past and the vibrant community it fostered.