Girard, CA. Map of a bus tour.
Title
Girard, CA. Map of a bus tour.
Description
Girard, CA. Different dvertisement for a free 80-mile sight-seeing bus tour all around LA, through the Cahuenga Pass to the town of Girard (Woodland Hills today). The bus tour was a scam, later known as the "sucker bus" promotion by shady "land huckster" Victor Girard (Kleinberger). Back side mentions horse riding, Girard Inn, Girard Golf Club (Woodland Hills Country Club today), and swimming pool. Front shows map and color illustration of the "Turkish city," fake domes and minarets built by Victor Girard to promote his land for sale.
For more information about the Girard bus scam/scandal, please see this blog post.
Information from the back of the card:
Free 80 mile scenic trip to the town of Girard. Ride in Comfortable Busses and have lunch with us. No Obligation Busses leave at 9:30 am. Make Reservations now.
For more information about the Girard bus scam/scandal, please see this blog post.
Information from the back of the card:
Free 80 mile scenic trip to the town of Girard. Ride in Comfortable Busses and have lunch with us. No Obligation Busses leave at 9:30 am. Make Reservations now.
Date
Early 1920s
Language
English
Identifier
VR/PC/EH/9
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
5” x 3.5” (14 cm x 9 cm)
Collection
Citation
“Girard, CA. Map of a bus tour.,” Valley Relics Museum - Archives, accessed September 19, 2024, https://valleyrelicsmuseum.org/archives/items/show/64.