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Betty Crocker Estate

December 13, 2009 by Jane T Leave a Comment

entrance to the Betty Crocker estate - via AtticmagTour the San Diego estate of Betty Crocker, the fictional cooking icon and cookbook author.

The Betty Crocker Estate was for sale.  Yes, that Betty Crocker. But how could that be? We all thought she was a fictional person. But a carved iron-gated driveway leads to the three bedroom, three bath home near San Diego that formerly belonged to Agnes White — a.k.a Betty Crocker.

Victorian revival betty crocker estate near San Diego - Willis Allen Real Estate via AtticmagThe Victorian Gothic Revival brick home was listed for $1,295,000. It sits on 8 acres and features olive trees, ancient oaks and a running stream.

Agnes White broadcasting on the radio as Betty Crocker - via AtticmagThe name Betty Crocker was invented in 1921 by combining the warm and friendly sounding “Betty” with the surname of William Crocker, a retired Washburn Crosby Co. (now General Mills) executive.  Her trademark signature came from a contest won by a company secretary.

Agnes White as Betty Crocker at the stove in the early 20th century - Willis Real Estate via AtticmagThe Betty Crocker persona was created as a way to personalize responses to the thousands of baking questions General Mills received each year. Her voice was heard when the nation’s first cooking show, The Betty Crocker School of Air, hit the airwaves in 1924. The show featured 13 different “Betty” actresses working from radio stations across the country and ran for 24 years.

From the looks of these photos, some real cooking was done along with broadcasting. Agnes White was one of the actresses who portrayed Betty Crocker. In 1941, she and her husband moved into the 1883 San Diego home. She lived there until her death at age 84 in 1979.

remodeled kitchen with copper counters in the Betty Crocker Estate, San Diego - Willis Allen Real Estate via AtticmagThe home retains its original cedar wood floors, intricate moldings, waved glass, carved balusters, fireplaces and original mantels. The kitchen was remodeled in 200o in a period style and features handmade copper counters.

backyard and pool at the Betty Crocker estate, San Diego - Willis Allen Real Estate via AtticmagIn addition to the 3,200 sq. ft. living space there is a massive stone-walled barn with 20 foot rafters, a solarium and pool.

This short video is of Agnes White appearing as Betty Crocker.

(Sources: YouTube, Rand Video Productions, Willis Allen Real Estate)

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