The panoramas listed below are all part of the “Look
Around Redlands” story maps. If you are on a desktop, laptop, or tablet, we
recommend you view them there. If you are using a small screen mobile device,
though, the links below may be easier to navigate than the story map.
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The Asistencia
3 panoramas
A replacement for a
nearby outpost of the Mission San Gabriel, the Asistencia was incomplete in
1833 when the Mission system ended. In 1842, it was acquired by the Lugo
family, Californio cattle ranchers with a land grant to the San Bernardino
valley. In 1851 the Asistencia passed to Mormon pioneers founding San
Bernardino. In 1859, the Mormons were recalled to Utah and Dr. Ben Barton
purchased the property. He resided there until his "Barton Villa"
was constructed in 1867. After falling into ruins, the Asistencia was
reconstructed by the WPA during the 1930s.
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The Barton Villa
1 panorama
The oldest house in
Redlands, the Barton Villa was built in 1867 by Dr. Ben Barton. Barton was
an early settler of the Redlands area. Born in South Carolina in 1823, he
migrated west over the years until he ended up in the San Bernardino valley
in the 1850s. He resided at the neighboring Asistencia for a time, before
building the Villa. The house was expanded and revised over the fifteen
years that followed its initial construction, leading to its current
"second empire" style.
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The Eternal Flame
1 panorama
An Eternal Flame burns
at the Veterans Memorial in Redlands California. It pays tribute to the
residents of the city who gave their lives serving in our nation’s wars,
protecting our freedom and way of life. Their names are inscribed in honor
on the curved wall behind the central monument. The main memorial was built
in 1972, with the flame being added in 1988.
In 2008, the Widows and
Orphans Memorial was put in place. This memorial is a statue of a woman and
child holding a folded flag. It is the work of the artist Linda Pew. Sadly,
in July 2016, the statue of the woman was stolen by thieves. The Redlands
Daily Facts reports, however, that talks are already under way to
commission a replacement if the original is not recovered.
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Ford Park
1 panorama
Ford Park offers tennis
courts, a dog park, and two beautiful lakes.
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Heritage Park
3 panoramas
Heritage Park, one of
Redlands newest parks, is home to one of its older structures, the 1901
Barton School House. Originally located a few miles away, it was moved to
the park as part of an effort to preserve the historic building. Also found
in the park are a series of inscribed boulders commemorating various
aspects of the city's history.
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Israel Beal Park
1 panorama
Israel Beal Park is a
community park on the north side of Redlands which offers both recreational
opportunities and fine views of the San Bernardino mountains. It is named
after one of Redlands' founding pioneers whose many contributions to the
city's early development helped make Redlands what it is today. Israel Beal
was born a slave in 1848 Virginia but came West a free man after the Civil
War. He reached California in 1865 via the arduous Panama route and worked
as a miner for several years, including some time in Nevada and Arizona. In
1878, he settled down in the area that was to be Redlands, becoming one of
its first residents, its first African American resident, and a valued
member of the community throughout its early years.
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Kimberly Crest
5 panoramas
Built back in 1897,
Kimberly Crest is a Victorian mansion designed in the French “chateau”
style. In 1905, it was purchased by John Alfred Kimberly (one of the
founders of the Kimberly-Clark paper company). The house and grounds
remained in the Kimberly family until 1979, when it was willed to the
people of Redlands by Mary Kimberly Shirk. Since then the mansion and its
serene Italian-style gardens have provided a truly unique and beautiful
venue for many social gatherings and weddings. Regular tours are also
offered to the public.
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The Lincoln
Shrine
4 panoramas
The Lincoln Memorial
Shrine is a museum and educational center devoted to President Abraham
Lincoln and the American Civil War. It was created and endowed in the 1930s
by Robert Watchorn to honor President Lincoln and also as a memorial to his
son Emory, who succumbed at a young age to health problems that arose from
his service in the First World War.
The Shrine houses a
comprehensive collection of books, manuscripts, and art work relating to
President Lincoln and the Civil War. Their extensive archive includes rare
pamphlets, newspapers, maps, photographs, coins, stamps, and other
artifacts from the era. The Shrine regularly hosts fascinating exhibits
which highlight various aspects of Lincoln’s life and the war.
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The Morey Mansion
1 panorama
The Morey Mansion is
just one of many beautiful Victorian-style houses that can be found in
Redlands. It was built by David and Sarah Morey in 1890. David had been a
ship builder in Northern California and his impressive woodworking skills
can still be seen in many of the home's interior details. The Morey's were
active members of the community in Redland's early formative years. Sadly,
Sarah passed away in 1901 and David, overwhelmed with grief, later took his
own life. Their legacy is the beauty of this wonderful home and it surely
reflects the joy, imagination, and inspiration they felt as they helped
establish Redlands as a city.
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Oakmont Park
1 panorama
Besides being a pretty
spot for a picnic, Oakmont Park is the gateway to the 340-acre Live Oak
Preserve, also known as the Live Oak Canyon Open Space. The preserve has
been managed by the Redlands Conservancy since the land acquisitions
concluded in 2015. It includes the only remaining wild oak grove in the city.
Miles of hiking trails running along both the ridges and the valley allow
visitors to explore the preserve. Good views can be had of nearby San
Bernardino Peak and, further in the distance, Mount San Jacinto.
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The Orange
Blossom Trail
1 panorama
The Orange Blossom Trail
is an urban walking path and bike trail that is under development in the
city of Redlands. This panorama shows a completed section of the trail that
crosses an old Southern Pacific railway bridge. This truss-style bridge was
built back in 1902 and was used for many years on the rail line that
connected Redlands with nearby San Timoteo Canyon.
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Panorama Point
4 panoramas
Panorama Point is a
scenic overlook located in Redlands, California. The snow covered peaks in
the initial view form the backbone of the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Most
prominent (from this perspective) is San Bernardino Peak (10,653 feet). To
the right and almost hidden by the foreground ridge, is Mt San Gorgonio
(“Old Greyback”), the highest peak in Southern California (11,503 feet).
The Panorama Point
overlook was built by Redlands stone masons Luther W. Gist and Eligio
Benzor back in the 1930s.
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The Redlands Bowl
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The Redlands Bowl is an
outdoor amphitheater which was built in 1930 through the generosity of
Florence and Clarence White. This beautiful venue hosts a variety of
musical, theatrical, and community events, including the Redlands Summer
Music Festival, which is reportedly the oldest free musical festival in the
United States.
An inscription on the
south-west wing conveys the good wishes of the White’s: “A thank offering for all who have made
Redlands a good place to live in. Made by Clarence and Florence White. 1930.”
The following words are inscribed on the north-east wing: “Work to keep us going. Joy to match the
sorrow. Thought for a goodly sowing. Hope for a fair tomorrow.”
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The Redlands
Theatre Festival
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For over three decades
the Redlands Theatre Festival has offered exciting and entertaining summer
performances under the stars in the beautiful Avice Meeker Sewall open air
theater in Prospect Park.
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San Timoteo
Nature Sanctuary
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This beautiful nature preserve
spans about 200 acres of historic San Timoteo canyon. Hiking trails run its
length and San Timoteo creek often serenades those who take the time to
explore its expanses. The Redlands Conservancy manages this preserve and
accurately describes it as “a place where both wildlife and human life can
find refuge from the chaos of civilization”. The sanctuary includes a two
mile stretch of trail that was dates to the early 1900s. This section,
called the Carriage Trail, was created by Redlands’ notables, the Smiley
Brothers, to shuttle visitors from Redlands down into the scenic canyon.
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The Santa Fe
Depot
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Built in 1909 to replace
an earlier simpler station erected about twenty years earlier, the Santa Fe
depot served as a commercial hub for the orange business and the center for
passenger travel for thirty years. Even though improved roads, buses, and
inter-city trolleys gradually took away its business, it stands as a
beautiful reminder of the days when Redlands was young and citrus was king.
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The Smiley
Library
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Twin brothers Alfred and
Albert Smiley were prominent citizens in Redlands' early history and helped
shape the growing city into the one we know today. One of Albert's lasting
contributions is the A. K. Smiley Library. It was dedicated in 1898 at a
time when public libraries were a rare concept. Over a hundred years later
it is still actively serving the community. Follow the hot link to view the
library's entrance with its fascinating stone carvings. Another hot link
near the entrance allows reading the building's historical marker. The A.
K. Smiley Library is a California Registered Historical Landmark (Number
994).
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Smiley Park
1 panorama
Smiley Park hosts
several major Redlands landmarks, including the Lincoln Shrine, the Redlands
Bowl, and the Smiley library. Its less well known eastern end, shown in
this panorama, is home to the Redlands 9/11 memorial, the Redlands Peace
Garden, and the George Hinckley memorial. Also prominent in this view is
the old Redlands City Hall with the Redlands Liberty Pole in the
background.
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Sylvan Park
1 panorama
Whereas Heritage Park is
one of Redlands' newest parks, Sylvan Park is one of its oldest. With
expansive grassy lawns, tall mature trees, extensive picnic areas and a
bandstand, Sylvan Park has hosted countless family outings and community
holiday events.
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University of
Redlands
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The University of
Redlands was founded in 1907 with just 39 students making up its first
class. Today, over 4,500 students a year receive a world-class education in
one of its five schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of
Education, the School of Business, the School of Music, or the Johnston
Center for Integrative Studies.
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The Zanja
1 panorama
This shallow ditch
running along the southern edge of the University of Redlands holds a
remarkable place in history. It is a portion of the Zanja, and it was here
before the school, even before Redlands was conceived as a city. It was dug
by Native Americans in 1819 using only primitive tools. It carried
irrigation water many miles from Mill Creek to an outpost of the Mission
San Gabriel. The water, still flowing many decades later, played a key role
in the founding of the city.
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