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Cawston Ostrich Farm, located in South Pasadena, California, United States, was opened in 1896 by Edwin Cawston. It was one of America's first ostrich farms [ 1 ] and was located in the Arroyo Seco Valley just three miles (5 km) north of downtown Los Angeles and occupied nine acres . [ 2 ]
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Ostrich farming in North America began in the late 19th century, initially focusing on the production of feathers, which were highly prized for fashion accessories. [3] The first ostrich farm was established by Charles Sketchley in California where the climate was similar to the ostriches' native habitat in Africa. [ 4 ]
Ostrich eggs in a nest at an ostrich farm, South Pasadena, ca.1900 Photograph of 13 ostrich eggs in a nest at an ostrich farm, South Pasadena, ca.1900. A few rocks are visible at left. Call number: CHS-823 Filename: CHS-823 Coverage date: circa 1900 Part of collection: California Historical Society Collection, 1860-1960 Format: glass plate ...
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