Vroman’s, an independent bookstore with more than a century of history on Pasadena’s famed Colorado Boulevard, has sold for $15.5 million, new owner GD Realty told The Real Deal. The bookstore is the oldest in Southern California, founded in 1894. Vroman’s is an institution that also proved to be a pioneer among bookstores, offering itself as a “third space” with amenities such as coffee bars, literary readings, live musical performances and an emphasis on local ties before chains such as Barnes & Noble or Borders spread the concept to malls or main streets across America. Vroman’s shelf-lined shop floor, cafe […]
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