By Bill Pumford, Image from the ROWHS Collection TITLE: ORIGINAL LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE – 100TH ANNIVERSARY: In June of 1922 the original Lake Arrowhead Village was completed and ready for use. This week’s image is a 1923 photo of the early village. In 1921 a group of investors from Los Angeles that included Morgan Adams, …
MILEPOSTS #1084
By Ken Brafman, Image from ROWHS Collection TITLE: HIKING THROUGH HISTORY: With summer having officially started now is a great time to take to the hiking trail. Hiking is a wonderful way to get some exercise, reduce stress and enjoy all the natural history our mountains have to offer. There are over 500 miles of …
MILEPOSTS #1083
By Ken Brafman, Image from ROWHS Collection TITLE: SWITZERLAND SIGNS IN CRESTLINE: In 1938 the Lake Gregory Land and Water Company, who built and sponsored Club San Moritz, purchased much of the original Arrowhead Valley Club in Valley of the Moon. The company extensively renovated the clubhouse, and construction of the stonework was started. Much …
MILEPOSTS #1082
By Bill Pumford, Image from Bancroft Library Collection TITLE: THE JOHN BROWN TOLL ROAD IN THE CAJON PASS – PART II: The original tolls approved by the county supervisors seemed to the users to be a bit harsh and included such charges as $.25 for man & horse, $1.00 for wagon and one span of …