George Allan Hancock

George Allan Hancock
George Allan Hancock's portrait and signature from a book published in 1921
Born(1875-07-26)July 26, 1875
San Francisco, California, US
DiedMay 31, 1965(1965-05-31) (aged 89)
Santa Maria, California, US
Spouse
Genevieve Deane Mullen
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(m. 1901⁠–⁠1936)​
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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.[1] He also developed Hancock Park, Los Angeles.[2] 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.[3] He owned the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, established Rosemary Farm, and developed the Santa Maria Ice and Cold Storage Plant.[4]

  1. ^ "Who was G. Allan Hancock?". Page Museum. Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  2. ^ "Rancho La Brea". Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2010-04-23. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference McGroarty was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Captain Hancock". G. A. Hancock Properties Inc. Retrieved 2010-06-19.