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…
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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…
Trona Pinnacles, a major landmark in Trona. The community of Trona was established as a result of Searles Lake, which is known to contain a variety of minerals that attracted…
The Arrowhead landmark is located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The Arrowhead landmark, which can be seen for miles, is located in the foothills of the San…
City of Colton, circa 1920. The city of Colton has served as a crossroads and center of regional activity for more than 100 years. It was named after David Douty…
The first steam-powered line, which began serving the Highland area in 1888, ran from downtown San Bernardino to Harlem Springs in Highland. Located at the southern base of the San…
Jedediah Smith was the first American to travel to California by following the Mojave Indian Trail. Located on the eastern side of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Mojave River has…
Big Bear Alpine Zoo is located in Big Bear Lake. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo has a long history of not only showcasing…
Santa Fe Railroad built a depot in Devore in the early 1900s. Devore is a rural and mountainous neighborhood that stretches from Glen Helen Regional Park to the edge of…
