L. Ronney and Sons
Line of Work:
Furniture Manufacturing and Scooter Manufacturing
Years of Operation: 1914 - 1958
Address:
1531 East 20th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Additional Information:
L. Ronney & Sons started out as a furniture factory in 1914. During WWII, the company began selling scooters called 'Jeepettes' for the Navy. They were primarily used on airbases to get mechanics, etc around the long distances. After the war, the company tried unsuccessfully to market the Jeepette to consumers, and L. Ronney & Sons eventually abandon the scooter market to focus back on furniture again. The company was sold in 1958, and the factory was torn down in the mid-1960s. Jeepette's still have a legacy among a small group of scooter enthusiasts http://www.usscootermuseum.com/jeepette.htm .
Founder Information
| First Name | Last Name | Duties/Information | Year of Birth | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam | Ronney | 1911 |
| |
| Milton | Ronney | 1912 | ||
| Louis | Ronney |
Number of Employees:
50-74
Advertisements, Paraphernalia, Promotional Items
The post-war Jeepette | 
L. Ronney and Sons Out of Business, circa 1958 | 
L. Ronney and Sons Promotional Pen |
Additional Miscellaneous Images
Recent image of Jeepette | 
L. Ronney and Sons Image From Getty Archive | 
Jeepette Plaque | 
Monterey Style Dresser fron L. Ronney and Sons |