More than just a phone book, city directories were the guide to an entire city from the businesses to the homes. Business listings often include the names of management, while residential listings provide a wealth of information from names, spouses, widow status, address, rental or ownership of a home, employer or field of employment, and ethnicity. You'll find here a collection of some of our oldest city directories which often are invaluable resources when it comes to historical and genealogical research.
