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2. List of ranchos of California - Wikipedia

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   These California land grants were made by Spanish (1784–1821) and Mexican (1822–1846) authorities of Las Californias and Alta California to private individuals before California became part of the United States of America. [1] Under Spain, no private land ownership was allowed, so the grants were more akin to free leases.

3. California hide trade - Wikipedia

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   The California hide trade was a trading system of various products based in cities along the California coastline, operating from the early 1820s to the mid-1840s. In exchange for hides and tallow from cattle owned by California ranchers, [1] sailors from

4. Ranchos of California - Wikipedia

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   Pacheco Adobe, built 1835 by Salvio Pacheco on Rancho Monte del Diablo The Guajome Adobe, built 1852–53 as the seat of Rancho Guajome. In Alta California (now known as California) and Baja California, ranchos were concessions and land grants made by the Spanish and Mexican governments from 1775 [1] to 1846.

5. Ranchos of Los Angeles County - Wikipedia

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   4,449.31 acres (1,800.57 ha) June 27, 1871: 430 Spanish; "gathering of the waters"; [24] literally, rodeo is a cattle herd round-up, agua is water describing pre-settlement watershed features Rancho San Antonio Los Angeles Case no. 371, Southern District of California: Rancho Rosa Castilla: 1831 Juan Ballesteros (Claim of A. Lestrada was ...

6. Top 20 Old Western Towns You Can Still Visit

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   Amarillo's Wild West roots lie not in gold or silver but cattle, as the wide, open spaces attracted ranchers to the area in the late 1800s. The city is still surrounded by ranches and proudly ...

7. History of agriculture in the United States - Wikipedia

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   After 1800, cotton became the chief crop in southern plantations, and the chief American export. After 1840, industrialization and urbanization opened up lucrative domestic markets. The number of farms grew from 1.4 million in 1850, to 4.0 million in 1880, and 6.4 million in 1910; then started to fall, dropping to 5.6 million in 1950 and 2.2 ...

8. History of agriculture in California - Wikipedia

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   In 1975, the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975 was enacted, [21] establishing the right to collective bargaining for farmworkers in California, a first in U.S. history. [22] Individuals with prominent roles in farm worker organizing in this period include Cesar Chavez , Dolores Huerta , Larry Itliong , and Philip Vera Cruz .

9. Miller Red Barn - Wikipedia

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   Constructed in 1891, the Miller Red Barn was commissioned by rancher Henry Miller (1827-1916) [6] on the Glen Ranch. It is currently recognized as the Ranch Site Addition of Christmas Hill Park, a 51-acre community park operated by the city of Gilroy. Initially, its primary function was to serve as a local storage facility for hay to feed Henry ...