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History of Runyon Canyon & The Pines

Posted By Bruce Torrence on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 1:05:00 PM  |  Comment on This Post

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History of Runyon Canyon/The Pines

In 1867, "Greek George" Caralambo, received the 160-acre parcel by federal patent in appreciation for his service in the army camel corp. Allen became famous by association when the banditTiburci Vasquez was captured while hiding out at his home in 1874.

Alfredo Solano, a prominent civil engineer and one of the founders of the LA Athletic Club, purchased the canyon a year after Vasquez was hanged. Solano owned the canyon before his widow, Ella Brooks Solano, sold the majority of the land to Carman Runyon in 1919. Runyon, having recently retired from a successful coal business came out with his new bride to enjoy the California climate. The marriage failed and Runyon moved to Hollywood where he met and married his new wife. The new Mrs. Runyon was an accomplished horsewoman  and the...

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