Isaac Newton Van Nuys
Isaac Newton Van Nuys (/vænˈnaɪz/; November 20, 1836 – February 12, 1912) was an American businessman, farmer and rancher who owned the entire southern portion of the San Fernando Valley, an area 15 miles long and 6 miles wide. With the approach of the Owens River aqueduct and the possibility of intensive small farming, Los Angeles speculators, including Harry Chandler of the Los Angeles Times, combined to buy out Van Nuys in 1909 and develop the San Fernando Valley.
Isaac Newton Van Nuys | |
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| Born | November 20, 1836 West Sparta, New York |
| Died | February 12, 1912 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation(s) | Land developer, agriculture, banker |
| Spouse | Susanna H. Lankershim |
| Children | Annis H. Van Nuys James Benton Van Nuys Kate Van Nuys |
| Parent(s) | Peter Van Nuys Harriet Kerr |
| Relatives | Caroline M. Van Nuys (sister) A. Vinton Van Nuys (brother) Ella L. Van Nuys (sister) Harriett E. Van Nuys (sister) Webster B. Van Nuys (brother) Herbert K. Van Nuys (brother) Isaac Lankershim (father-in-law) James Boon Lankershim (brother-in-law) |
A development syndicate bought him out in 1911 and founded the town of Van Nuys in 1911. Its namesake was made the community's honorary godfather and died a year later. His legacy includes the town, schools, streets, libraries, and a Liberty Ship named in his honor.
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