This collection of photographs, slides, postcards and picture clippings documents the history of the City of Monterey Park and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. These photographs were collected over the years by the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library and the Monterey Park Historical Society. The collection tells the story of the establishment of Monterey Park as a city in 1916, emergence of business and industry, and documents some of the well-known historical faces of Monterey Park.
California Local History Digital Resources Project
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library was selected in 2010 to be a participant in the California Local History Digital Resources Project (LHDRP). This project is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. The goal of LHDRP is to preserve local history resources including historical photographs and to provide long-term access to a digital version.
Photo Library
Additonal photos can be found on our Flickr or sample the selection below.
