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Our city. Many stories.

About the Project

An invitation to look closely at Pomona and follow the connections between people, places, and the past.

Illustrative view of a palm-lined downtown street and surrounding mountains.
Illustrative cityscape; not a documented historical view.

Pomona History is designed as an independent guide to the people, places, and stories of Pomona, California. It connects approachable storytelling with records that readers can examine for themselves.

Look closer at a familiar place

A building, street name, photograph, or everyday object can open a larger question. The goal is to help readers recognize those questions and follow them into the city’s past.

A clear editorial scope

The city of Pomona is the main focus. Stories about the wider Pomona Valley belong here when their connection to the city is explained. Community experiences, labor, migration, public life, and difficult histories deserve space alongside architecture and well-known landmarks.

Evidence readers can follow

Articles should identify sources, distinguish documented facts from interpretation, and acknowledge uncertainty. The research guide explains the approach and introduces useful collections.

About this demonstration

This starter site includes sample editorial content and generated illustrative images. It does not claim affiliation with the City of Pomona, a library, a university, or a historical society. Before publication, replace this paragraph with the project’s actual ownership, authorship, and editorial arrangements, and review every sample article.

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Keep exploring Pomona

The journal

Stories from our city

People, places, and everyday moments that open a window into Pomona’s past.

Places to explore

Historic Places

Follow familiar streets and landmark buildings into the stories around them.

Start your own search

Research & Sources

Find a useful collection and keep a clear record of the evidence.