Byington Ford
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Lewis Byington Ford (November 1, 1890 – January 19, 1985) was a Monterey Peninsula real estate developer who developed Pebble Beach and Carmel Woods. Ford established the Carmel Valley Airport, the first airpark of its kind in the United States, and developed a nearby business district.[3] He created the Carmel Realty Company, was a cartoonist, poloist, baseball player, coach in the Carmel Abalone League, and acted in and directed over 45 plays. Ford was involved in the social circle and society of Monterey Peninsula.[4]
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Born | Lewis Byington Ford (1890-11-01)November 1, 1890 Downieville, California, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 1985(1985-01-19) (aged 94) Ventura, California, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Marion Boisot Ruth Arlen |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Tirey L. Ford Mary Emma Byington |
Occupation | Carmel Valley Developer |
Known for | Developed the Carmel Valley Airport and Carmel Valley Village |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1917–1919 1942–1943 |
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Commands | 26th Infantry Division (United States) |
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