George Allan Hancock
George Allan Hancock (July 26, 1875 – May 31, 1965) was the owner of the Rancho La Brea Oil Company. He inherited Rancho La Brea, including the La Brea Tar Pits which he donated to Los Angeles County. He also developed Hancock Park, Los Angeles. He was vice president of the Los Angeles Hibernian Bank, treasurer of the Los Angeles Symphony Association, and president of the Automobile Association of Southern California. He owned the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, established Rosemary Farm, and developed the Santa Maria Ice and Cold Storage Plant.
George Allan Hancock | |
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George Allan Hancock's portrait and signature from a book published in 1921 | |
| Born | July 26, 1875 San Francisco, California, US |
| Died | May 31, 1965 (aged 89) Santa Maria, California, US |
| Spouse |
Genevieve Deane Mullen
(m. 1901–1936) |
| Children | 2 |
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