1947-1948 Santa Cruz Tourist & Buyers' Guide
A directory book primarily for visitors of Santa Cruz in the 1940s. Plentiful local advertisements throughout. Beginning with an introduction on Santa Cruz's recreational virtues, followed by a list of clubs, lodges, & unions. There is a map and directory of all streets of the city. Following is various transportation lines, distances to notable cities, and fire alarm signals. Also included is a list of local churches, recommended travel routes, and worthy tourist destinations. To finish off is an alphabetical list of conveniences and a numerical telephone guide.
Notables: R A Mellon, George Griz, H E Miller, W R Bettencourt / Walter Bettencourt / Walt Bettencourt, June Borina, Lola Swasey, J R Devitt, Edith E Fikes, Arnold Baldwin, Syd Carter, Dr J O Raffety, J L Atteridge, W A Deans, Rose Rostron, Harry MacBain, Alvin Gregory, Phillip Rowe, Frank Clement, C M Aldrich, Mabry S Bibbins, Phillip Souza, Bill Brookman, Wallace Richey, A J Miller, Elmer Dakan, John Luthin, Donald Bruce, Louis Gomes, Al Hunstman, Walter Keller, J Frank Murphy, Homer Cornick, Mal Sinclair
Notables: R A Mellon, George Griz, H E Miller, W R Bettencourt / Walter Bettencourt / Walt Bettencourt, June Borina, Lola Swasey, J R Devitt, Edith E Fikes, Arnold Baldwin, Syd Carter, Dr J O Raffety, J L Atteridge, W A Deans, Rose Rostron, Harry MacBain, Alvin Gregory, Phillip Rowe, Frank Clement, C M Aldrich, Mabry S Bibbins, Phillip Souza, Bill Brookman, Wallace Richey, A J Miller, Elmer Dakan, John Luthin, Donald Bruce, Louis Gomes, Al Hunstman, Walter Keller, J Frank Murphy, Homer Cornick, Mal Sinclair
Source:
Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce
Date: 1947
Type:
BLUE BOOK; PHONE BOOK; BOOK; DIRECTORY; MAP
Coverage:
- Santa Cruz
- 1940s
- Tourism
- Business
- Clubs
- Associations
- Transportation
- Churches
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-SANTA CRUZ CITY 1940 TO 1970-03
Collection
Citation
“1947-1948 Santa Cruz Tourist & Buyers' Guide.” Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce. 1947. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138929. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
