Watson Land's Huston develops Spanish land grant into empire. (William Huston) From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: September 29, 1986| Author: Vincent, Roger | COPYRIGHT 1986 CBJ, L.P. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Watson Land's Huston develops Spanish land grant into empire By Roger Vincent

A growing service economy does not alarm William Huston, whose family business is the largest developer of industrial property in Los Angeles County.

Watson Land Co. owns, leases and manages more than 9 million square feet. During his 23-year tenure as chief executive officer, Huston has seen the number of his buildings devoted to manufacturing drop from half the total to one third. ...

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