Berkeley

1948 · rif. 49104 — Berkeley CA: Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Board of Supervisors of Alameda County 1948. Two vols. 4to. 18; 48 pp. First work with numerous photo illustrations colour diagrams maps colour-illustrated softocovers w/ birds-eye view of UC Berkeley and Berkeley on front cover; second work with map illustrated softcovers showing Berkeley located on the globe and then the West Coast with radiating trade routes to the rest of the world minor shelfwear rubbing still NF set. First editions of these scarce post-World War II Berkeley California promotional works extolling the industrial prowess and value of UC Berkeley. The photos show the industrial capabilities quality of housing low cost electrical power water and more. The Directory lists most of the major manufacturers and businesses in Berkeley at the time including steel chemical engineering textiles transportation equipment printing tobacco and furniture. Worldcat locates 2 copies of Directory; no copies of promotional brochure. Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Board of Supervisors of Alameda County, paperback