LOS ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Alphabetical and Classified Directory of Members, February 15, 1929 [and] February 15, 1930

[California]

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 1929-1930. First Edition. Wraps. "This Directory, particularly the classified section, is developed for the convenience of mutual interchange of trade." The alphabetical section lists the name and address of each member, along with the date the joined and reference numbers that correspond to the classified section. Octavo, two volumes: 356 pp. + 364 pp. Bound in the original printed paper wrappers, which are unevenly toned with some mild edgewear. Scarce, OCLC locates a single holding of the 1929 directory, at the Workman and Temply Family Homestead Museum, and no copies of the 1930 directory.

The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, established in 1888, has historically been the primary driver of regional growth, engaging in aggressive boosterism to market Los Angeles' climate, lifestyle, and business opportunities to the nation. This pairing of directories was published immediately before and just after the "Black Tuesday" stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression. Item #80129

Price: $125.00