Byington Ford
Byington Ford | |
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Ford, ca. 1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lewis Byington Ford November 1, 1890 Downieville, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1985 (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 |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 1942–1943 |
| Rank |
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| Commands | 26th Infantry Division (United States) |
| Battles/wars | |
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. 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.