America enjoyed newfound prosperity in the decades following World War
II, and Southern California was an epicenter of postwar growth. Among
the many Orange County communities that grew and flourished in this
hopeful and exciting era, Fullerton led the way. Join authors Sylvia
Palmer Mudrick, Debora Richey and Cathy Thomas as they recount
Fullerton's boom years. It was a time characterized by economic growth,
vibrant development and engaged civic participation. From the founding
of the world-famous Fender guitar company to the establishment of
Fullerton's first university, discover the events and people that
transformed Fullerton from a small town to a thriving city.