The first settlers to carve the Pomona Valley out of the California wilderness were Ricardo Vejar and Ygnacio Palomares, who received land grants in 1837 for fighting for Mexicoās independence. Nearly three decades after California was ceded to the United States, Southerners escaping the aftermath of the Civil War migrated to the area, and the city was incorporated in 1888. Pomonaās landscape evolved from vast Mexican ranchos into prosperous vineyards and orchards, and later into one of Los Angelesās major suburbs. Pomona today is home to the worldās largest county fair, the Los Angeles County Fair, as well as to California Polytechnic University and Western University of Health Sciences. The city boasts a thriving art colony, three historic districts, and a unique mix of architecture, including Victorian, Craftsman, transitional, and Spanish-style homes. The more than 150,000 Pomona residents pride themselves on a neighborly small-town flavor that belies the cityās large population.
This book title, Early Pomona, ISBN: 9780738547763, by Mickey Gallivan, Historical Society of Pomona Valley, published by Arcadia Publishing Inc. (October 3, 2007) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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