Rare survivor of Fall River’s industrial peak. This original 1929 Fall River, Massachusetts City Directory was published by Sampson & Murdock and contains thousands of residential, business, and organizational listings. A valuable research tool for genealogists, historians, and collectors interested in Fall River at the close of the 1920s.

Condition (see photos):

Hardcover boards show surface wear, rubbing, fraying, and age soiling.

Spine has old tape reinforcement with chipping at both ends.

Corners bumped and frayed with some board exposure.

“1929” hand-marked on text block edge.

Binding intact but loose in areas; pages are not all aligned evenly, and some sections poke out slightly.

Pages toned with age, occasional edge wear, and minor handling marks.

Fold-out map noted in the index is missing.

No major staining, writing, or missing text pages observed.

Despite its wear, this hefty directory remains a complete, original reference (minus map) with over 1,000 pages documenting Fall River’s people and businesses in 1929.

Perfect for family research, local history collections, or anyone who loves preserving authentic snapshots of New England’s past.

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