Historical Events tagged with "land sale"

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Economics & Industry

Sale of Chain Island to Russell Gallaway III

March 25th, 1959 65 years ago

Chain Island was sold by the State of California to Russell Gallaway III, a Sacramento businessman, for $5,258.20. Gallaway planned to develop the island as a hunting and fishing retreat, which indicated a shift towards exclusive leisure and private access to natural resources in the region.

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Politics & Government

John Berkeley Sells Half of New Jersey

March 18th, 1673 351 years ago

John Berkeley, an English lord, sold his half of New Jersey to the Quakers, marking a significant transition in land ownership. This agreement allowed the Quakers to expand their influence in the region. It was part of a broader effort by Quaker leaders to establish a community where they could practice their faith freely. The sale would lead to the eventual consolidation of New Jersey's governance under Quaker principles, impacting the region's social and political landscape.

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