Vintage 1926 Polk's City Directory for Pomona California & Surrounding Cities

Description: Vintage 1926 Los Angeles Directory Co. (Polk's) City Directory for Pomona, Ontario, Upland, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, Alta Loma, Chino, Cucamonga & Etiwanda California - 100% Complete - Good Condition. Published by the Los Angeles Directory Co., which I believe was a division or subsidiary of the R.L. Polk & Co. This historic directory contains:City Directories of each of the above Cities which include an alphabetical listing of citizens and businesses together with an appendix of useful information, including a directory of municipal officials, schools, clubs, etc., A general index and an index to advertisers. A Directory of Householders for Pomona and Ontario with names of all streets and avenues in alphabetical order with the name of the business or householder at each address.A Classified Business Directory for each of the Cities with the names of all businesses and corporations in all 10 Cities arranged alphabetically under industry headings. The book is filled with advertising all over the covers, spine page ends, and on nearly every single page.The book has 832 pages and is in good condition. There is some moisture damage on the front and back covers (see photos) and some slight toning of some of the pages. The binding is mostly tight. There is some slight cracking at the spine at select pages. The book is 100% complete, no loose or missing pages.The book measures 9 3/8" tall, 6 3/8" wide, and 2" thick.These historic directories are essential tools for genealogists, historical researchers, and land use researchers. The original cost of this book in 1926 was $10.00, which is equal to $177.71 in today's inflation adjusted dollars. This illustrates the value of these directories at the time. They were an essential tool for businesses, government agencies, and others.

Price: 79 USD

Location: Placentia, California

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