By Bill Pumford, Image from Russ Keller Collection TITLE: ARROWHEAD SPRINGS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR EFFORT – WORLD WAR II: During the period between the two world wars the Arrowhead Springs Hotel returned to normal as one of the premier resorts in Southern California, at least until 1938 when a tragic fire destroyed it. The …
MILEPOSTS #1032
By Bill Pumford, Image from Bill Pumford Collection TITLE: ARROWHEAD SPRINGS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR EFFORT – WORLD WAR I: During the two world wars last century the Arrowhead Springs Hotel was called into service as a hospital to treat servicemen who had been wounded. This week’s column will cover World War I and next …
MILEPOSTS #1031
By Ken Brafman, Image from Ken Brafman Collection TITLE: NEW LUMBERING EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM: During the 1860s to the 1880s the population of San Bernardino Valley was increasing rapidly, creating an ever-increasing need for lumber to be used to construct homes, stores, churches, and civic buildings. The most abundant local source of timber was …
MILEPOSTS #1030
By Bill Pumford, Image from Bill PumfordTITLE: MUSEUM OPENS WITH NEW EXHIBITS: The Mountain History Museum operated by the Rim of the World Historical Society has opened for the season. Many new exhibits have been created for the enjoyment and education of visitors. One of the major new exhibits in the Museum centers around the …