To those looking for info on L.A. but who don't want to go to the Downtown Central Library. I went to the Rosemead Library today as I wanted to check on what they had on Tulare County as I am researching that area. I have been reading "The Octopus" by Norris, the story of the Railroad and how it crushed the people of the Central Valley and how they bought the Legislature, the judges and everything in between. Doing the research I find my ggfather bought land in the late 1880s, and sudenly in 1895 he shows up on the delinquent tax rolls and his widow ends up selling the property. Interesting stuff. Next time I go a couple of miles up the street to the Huntington Library I will realize that my ggf helped pay for it. Maybe I won't go for the voluntary contribution. Anyway, while I was there I noticed that they are very well stocked with L.A. City Directories from 1887 through 1938. There may be a gap or two in there, but I think it is better than downtown in number. All hardbound, but some are in cases that make me think they may be in poor condition. Unfortunately the librarian dropped one today and it is in considerably poorer condition, having split. I didn't think to ask if they would do lookups, but their phone no. is (626) 573-5220 if anyone wants to give it a try. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.