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| Landmark #95 | San Bernardino County | Visited: June 9, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | An old administration building and archway on the side of the road! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Guachama Rancheria, renamed San Bernardino on May 20, 1810 by Francisco Dumetz, became the San Bernardino Rancho of the Mission San Gabriel in 1819. The adobe administration building stood 70 yards north of this spot, an enramada served as the chapel, and a zanja was constructed to bring water from the mountains for irrigation. Control by mission fathers ended in 1834.
OTHER TIDBITS: It was a hard sell for these missionaries to convince the local tribes that God was on their side. For instance, an earthquake in 1812 wrecked the small chapel and opened up a new hot spring of black water at its door! All the medicine men of the area interpreted this as a clear sign that the gods were very displeased at the incursion by these missionaries! For the next seven years, the local tribes had the land to themselves, until the missionaries came back to give it another shot! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 25894 Mission Rd SW of high powerline towers on N side of st Redlands, CA 92354 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~60mi (97km) — 1hrs |
| When should I go? | At this moment, Heritage Park is still being prepared and is not open for regular visits! |
