Books
1887: A History of Early Monrovia
People Like You and Me: A History of Monrovia in WWII
People Like You and Me: A History of Monrovia in WWII
A 300-page narrative of Monrovia's first year by gifted local author Dick Singer. Published 2020. $30. For sale at Charlie's House, 430 S. Myrtle Ave.
People Like You and Me: A History of Monrovia in WWII
People Like You and Me: A History of Monrovia in WWII
People Like You and Me: A History of Monrovia in WWII
The story of 1100 Monrovians involved in WWII - both at home and who went off to war. $30. For sale at Charlie's House, 430 S. Myrtle Ave.
Renaissance Years: A History of Modern Monrovia
People Like You and Me: A History of Monrovia in WWII
Renaissance Years: A History of Modern Monrovia
The story of Monrovia's transformation from a failing city in 1965 to the All-America City in 1995. $30. For sale at Charlie's House, 430 S. Myrtle Ave.
Early Monrovia
Monrovia's First Houses
Renaissance Years: A History of Modern Monrovia
A 100-page book with 240 historic photographs of Monrovia's beginnings. $30. For sale at Charlie's House, 430 S. Myrtle Ave
Monrovia's First Houses
Monrovia's First Houses
Monrovia's First Houses
This picture book of 67 homes built in 1887 and still standing is out of print, but you can read it online here.
To buy the books in print
Buy in-person at Charlie’s House at 430 S. Myrtle or contact us at monroviahistoricalsociety1896@gmail.com if you need it mailed.