ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : 10 Years Ago Today . . .
. . . Irvine Co. created an operating division to oversee residential land sales to builders.
The new Irvine Land Management Co. also was expected to lease and sell Irvine Co. property for a variety of community facilities, including churches, child-care centers and riding stables. Chick C. Willette was appointed to head the new company.
Source: Times archives
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