Big Bear Dam in 1910. Big Bear Lake is a man-made lake that was named by ranchers who rode into the mountains and found the lush green valley swarming with…
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Calico Ghost Town, circa 1935. Three miles north of Interstate 15, midway between Barstow and Yermo, CA, sits the historic and restored Calico Ghost Town. On April 6, 1881,…
Riley’s Farm is a historic farm and event venue in Oak Glen. Oak Glen is known for its delicious apple cider, homemade apple treats and savory apple butter that have…
Chino Hills State Park Chino Hills is located in the southwestern corner of San Bernardino County. After the Spanish founded Mission San Gabriel in 1771, Chino Hills was extensively used…
Captain Leland Norton. The Norton Air Force Base supported America’s military efforts for over half a century. It served as a logistics depot and heavy-lift transport facility for the U.S.…
Old Town Victorville Veterans Memorial. What began as a river crossing used by Indigenous people launched the development of the city of Victorville. Since ancient times, Indigenous people have used…
The Congregational Church in Rialto was built in 1906. Rialto has seen major growth over the years. At one point, the University of Southern California considered building a campus there.…
The Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery is all that remains of this once thriving settlement. Agua Mansa, located in Colton, was founded in 1845 when Juan Bandini donated parts of his…
Young adults celebrate the end of WWII, which brought some major changes that would shape Yucaipa’s future. Yucaipa evolved from being a Native American village to a city where agriculture…
Alfred and Albert Smiley. In 1888, shortly after Redlands was incorporated, many citizens began to recognize the need for a public library. As a temporary solution, several private groups established…
