H. J. Whitley

Hobart Johnstone Whitley (October 7, 1847 – June 3, 1931) was a Canadian-American businessman and real estate developer. Whitley is best known for helping create the Hollywood subdivision in Los Angeles. He is among those known as the "Father of Hollywood."

Hobart Johnstone Whitley
Born(1847-10-07)October 7, 1847
Toronto, Canada West
DiedJune 3, 1931(1931-06-03) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California
Burial placeHollywood Memorial Cemetery
EducationToronto Business College
Known forLand development in California
SpouseMargaret Virginia Whitley
Parent(s)Joseph Whitley
Eleanor Johnstone
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