My parents bought several acres of land out in Apple Valley in the early 1950’s. The contract stipulations of who they could re-sell the land to are the most racist things I’ve ever read.
most high end residental areas in California in the 40s had racial restrictions but most were removed by the 50s.
“The contract stipulations of who they could re-sell the land to are the most racist things I’ve ever read.”
That’s funny, when I bought my current house in Reno, I actually had to sign a document that I would never sell, nor rent to any non-caucasian. They are regulations from the 1930’s that never got taken off the books. (those regulations are obviously no longer enforced, but you still have to sign it)
Same here. My house was built in 1943 and the area was called the Highland Park district. It states no people of color are allowed to live on the property or in that district.
Wow, that sounds like an interesting read. I'd love to see that. Obviously those stipulations don't apply today but I love getting the look back in time like that.
Anyone ever read old post cards just to read what someone wrote at the time?