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'adam clark vroman and his wife moved to pasadena in 1893 in search of a better climate for her health. a year later, he sold his beloved book collection to raise capital and opened a bookstore.


today, vroman's is one of the premier independent bookstores in the country.


still independently owned and operated by the descendants of the company's first employees,


vroman's tiny storefront of books, stationery, and photographic equipment has grown into southern california's oldest and largest independent bookstore.


vroman's original investment of $5,000 has grown to 85,000 book titles and hundreds of gift items.'


as quoted from a sign outside the bookstore.