H. J. Whitley
Hobart Johnstone Whitley | |
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| Born | October 7, 1847 |
| Died | June 3, 1931 (aged 83) |
| Burial place | Hollywood Memorial Cemetery |
| Education | Toronto Business College |
| Known for | Land development in California |
| Spouse | Margaret Virginia Whitley |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Whitley Eleanor Johnstone |
Hobart Johnstone Whitley (October 7, 1847 – June 3, 1931) was a Canadian-American businessman and real estate developer. Whitley is best known for helping create the Hollywood subdivision in Los Angeles. He is among those known as the "Father of Hollywood."