Book West
CLOSED (2001)Cataloged Bookmarks & Tickets
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Grand Opening
Opened at 1404 Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande
The Tribune (January 2, 2001)
Times Press Recorder (Apr 27, 1988)
Expanded Arroyo Grande Location
Expanded Arroyo Grande Location
Moved Flagship to 1350 Grand Ave in Arroyo Grande
Moved Flagship to 1350 Grand Ave in Arroyo Grande
Times Press Recorder (Nov 17, 1995)
The Tribune (Dec 5, 1999)
Flagship expands into two stores under one roof. "New Books" and "Archives".
Flagship expands into two stores under one roof. "New Books" and "Archives".
Flagship store closes
Flagship store closes
The Tribune (January 2, 2001)
Bookstore History
Operating along the Central Coast of California, Books West functioned as a localized, multi-branch regional bookstore chain spanning San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Unlike standalone mom-and-pop independent shops, the Books West operation utilized a structured multi-city footprint overseen by Regional Manager Ruth P. Truesdell. The chain strategically embedded itself into major local commercial arteries. In San Luis Obispo, the store operated along the highly trafficked Madonna Road retail corridor, while stretching south into Arroyo Grande on Grand Avenue, and further down into Lompoc inside a retail suite on the bustling N. H Street route. Catering to working professionals and evening shoppers, the business prominently advertised its extended accessibility, remaining "Open week nights until 9".
The Tribune (January 2, 2001)
The Tribune (January 2, 2001)
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The Tribune (November 24, 2000)
The Tribune (November 24, 2000)
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The Tribune (August 8, 2000)
The Tribune (August 8, 2000)
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The Tribune (July 2, 2000)
The Tribune (July 2, 2000)
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The Tribune (May 8, 2000)
The Tribune (May 8, 2000)
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The Lompoc Record (Dec 25, 1998)
The Lompoc Record (Dec 25, 1998)
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Santa Maria Times (Nov 26, 1998)
Santa Maria Times (Nov 26, 1998)
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The Tribune (Sep 16, 1998)
The Tribune (Sep 16, 1998)
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The Lompoc Record (Aug 26, 1998)
The Lompoc Record (Aug 26, 1998)
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Santa Maria Times (Jul 21, 1998)
Santa Maria Times (Jul 21, 1998)
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Santa Maria Times (Jun 9, 1998)
Santa Maria Times (Jun 9, 1998)
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Santa Maria Times (Jun 6, 1998)
Santa Maria Times (Jun 6, 1998)
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The Tribune (Apr 17, 1998)
The Tribune (Apr 17, 1998)
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The Lompoc Record (Nov 27, 1997)
The Lompoc Record (Nov 27, 1997)
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The Tribune (Nov 19, 1997)
The Tribune (Nov 19, 1997)
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The Tribune (February 8, 2000)
The Tribune (February 8, 2000)
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The Lompoc Record (January 26, 2000)
The Lompoc Record (January 26, 2000)
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The Lompoc Record (January 7, 2000)
The Lompoc Record (January 7, 2000)
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The Lompoc Record (Dec 10, 1999)
The Lompoc Record (Dec 10, 1999)
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The Tribune (Dec 5, 1999)
The Tribune (Dec 5, 1999)
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The Lompoc Record (Nov 30, 1999)
The Lompoc Record (Nov 30, 1999)
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The Lompoc Record (Oct 13, 1999)
The Lompoc Record (Oct 13, 1999)
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Santa Maria Times (Sep 7, 1999)
Santa Maria Times (Sep 7, 1999)
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Santa Maria Times (Nov 28, 1996)
Santa Maria Times (Nov 28, 1996)
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Times Press Recorder (Sep 25, 1996)
Times Press Recorder (Sep 25, 1996)
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Times Press Recorder (Dec 6, 1995)
Times Press Recorder (Dec 6, 1995)
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Santa Maria Times (Nov 17, 1995)
Santa Maria Times (Nov 17, 1995)
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The Lompoc Record (May 31, 1996)
The Lompoc Record (May 31, 1996)
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Times Press Recorder (Feb 21, 1996)
Times Press Recorder (Feb 21, 1996)
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The Lompoc Record (Jan 19, 1993)
The Lompoc Record (Jan 19, 1993)
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The Lompoc Record (Feb 2, 1995)
The Lompoc Record (Feb 2, 1995)
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Times Press Recorder (Oct 2, 1991)
Times Press Recorder (Oct 2, 1991)
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The Tribune (Oct 19, 1987)
The Tribune (Oct 19, 1987)
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The Tribune (Oct 13, 1987)
The Tribune (Oct 13, 1987)
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Carpinteria Herald (Jan 10, 1986)
Carpinteria Herald (Jan 10, 1986)
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The Tribune (Oct 1, 1986)
The Tribune (Oct 1, 1986)
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Carpinteria Herald (Jan 10, 1986)
Carpinteria Herald (Jan 10, 1986)
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Carpinteria Herald (Feb 11, 1986)
Carpinteria Herald (Feb 11, 1986)
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Carpinteria Herald (Feb 7, 1986)
Carpinteria Herald (Feb 7, 1986)
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The Tribune (Nov 12, 1985)
The Tribune (Nov 12, 1985)
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The Tribune (Oct 26, 1985)
The Tribune (Oct 26, 1985)
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Santa Barbara News Press (Feb 7, 1985)
Santa Barbara News Press (Feb 7, 1985)
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The Lompoc Record (Jan 29, 1985)
The Lompoc Record (Jan 29, 1985)
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The Tribune (Nov 24, 1983)
The Tribune (Nov 24, 1983)
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Times Press Recorder (Nov 23, 1983)
Times Press Recorder (Nov 23, 1983)
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Times Press Recorder (Nov 2, 1983)
Times Press Recorder (Nov 2, 1983)
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Times Press Recorder (Feb 2, 1983)
Times Press Recorder (Feb 2, 1983)
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The Tribune (Aug 19, 1985)
The Tribune (Aug 19, 1985)
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Santa Maria Times (Oct 5, 1982)
Santa Maria Times (Oct 5, 1982)
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The Tribune (Sep 22, 1982)
The Tribune (Sep 22, 1982)
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Times Press Recorder (Jul 14, 1982)
Times Press Recorder (Jul 14, 1982)
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Times Press Recorder (June 28, 2002)
Times Press Recorder (June 28, 2002)
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The Tribune (November 24, 2000)
The Tribune (November 24, 2000)
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Times Press Recorder (August 25, 2000)
Times Press Recorder (August 25, 2000)
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The Tribune (April 14, 2000)
The Tribune (April 14, 2000)
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Times Press Recorder (Dec 8, 1999)
Times Press Recorder (Dec 8, 1999)
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The Tribune (Dec 5, 1999)
The Tribune (Dec 5, 1999)
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Times Press Recorder (Dec 3, 1999)
Times Press Recorder (Dec 3, 1999)
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Times Press Recorder (Sep 11, 1998)
Times Press Recorder (Sep 11, 1998)
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The Tribune (Sep 26, 1997)
The Tribune (Sep 26, 1997)
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Times Press Recorder (Jun 18, 1997)
Times Press Recorder (Jun 18, 1997)
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Times Press Recorder (Nov 22, 1996)
Times Press Recorder (Nov 22, 1996)
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Times Press Recorder (Jul 10, 1996)
Times Press Recorder (Jul 10, 1996)
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The Tribune (Jun 14, 1996)
The Tribune (Jun 14, 1996)
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Times Press Recorder (May 31, 1996)
Times Press Recorder (May 31, 1996)
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The Tribune (Jan 19, 1996)
The Tribune (Jan 19, 1996)
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Times Press Recorder (Nov 17, 1995)
Times Press Recorder (Nov 17, 1995)
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The Tribune (Jan 4, 1989)
The Tribune (Jan 4, 1989)
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Times Press Recorder (Apr 27, 1988)
Times Press Recorder (Apr 27, 1988)
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Times Press Recorder (Oct 9, 1987)
Times Press Recorder (Oct 9, 1987)
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The Tribune (Jan 19, 1987)
The Tribune (Jan 19, 1987)
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Times Press Recorder (Nov 24, 1982)
Times Press Recorder (Nov 24, 1982)
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The Lompoc Record (August 20, 2001)
The Lompoc Record (August 20, 2001)
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The Lompoc Record (Nov 30, 1999)
The Lompoc Record (Nov 30, 1999)
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The Lompoc Record (Nov 30, 1999)
The Lompoc Record (Nov 30, 1999)
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The Lompoc Record (Nov 19, 1999)
The Lompoc Record (Nov 19, 1999)
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The Lompoc Record (Apr 23, 1997)
The Lompoc Record (Apr 23, 1997)
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The Lompoc Record (Jul 31, 1992)
The Lompoc Record (Jul 31, 1992)
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The Lompoc Record (Nov 1, 1991)
The Lompoc Record (Nov 1, 1991)
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The Lompoc Record (May 24, 1990)
The Lompoc Record (May 24, 1990)
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The Lompoc Record (Jul 8, 1985)
The Lompoc Record (Jul 8, 1985)
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The Lompoc Record (Apr 25, 1985)
The Lompoc Record (Apr 25, 1985)
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Book West Network
Books West (Atascadero)
Books West (Bakersfield)
Books West (San Luis Obisbo)
Books West Lompoc Branch
Historic Location & Map
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1404 Grand Avenue
Flagship (Relocated)Active 1982-1995Arroyo Grande, California, United States