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.…
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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…
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…
Giant Rock, located near Landers, is approximately seven stories high and covers almost 6,000 square feet. For thousands of years, the towering boulder served as a landmark and gathering place…
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…
