Inland Empire History Timeline
also see our historic sites

San Bernardino Native American Pre-history

• An American Colonial Experience
• Indian Settlements
• Spanish missionaries settled the fertile valley at the foot of a majestic mountain range as an outpost for other missionaries who traveled throughout the California territory.
• History of San Bernardino
• History of San Bernardino County

San Bernardino Spanish Colonial Period

• San Bernardino Asistencia Redlands

San Bernardino Mexican Period to 1842

• Ranchero Era
• Ranchos of California
• Agua Mansa - San Bernardino’s first community
• Mexican War (on timline, click: 1846-1848 Mexican War, for more information)

San Bernardino Early American Period to 1880

• Historic Map of Southern California, San Bernardino Board of Trade
• Mormon Era
• History of Redlands Area
• City of Riverside History
• Historical Treasures of San Bernardino

Riverside County and San Bernardino County 1880 to 1920

• County of Riverside History
  

Online History

Electric History
San Bernardino Valley Brings Power to the World. The San Bernardino Valley played the starring role in the world's municipal power development.
Website: www.ElectricHistory.com

Illustrated Redlands
The Redlands Area Historical Society, Inc., and the Redlands Area Genealogical Society launch the Illustrated Redlands CD.
Website: www.IllustratedRedlands.com

‘Living On the Dime’
Inland Mexican Heritage
"Living on the Dime" oral history interviews concluded Summer 2004. Dozens of individuals shared memories and thoughts on their communities in the largest oral history project ever conducted in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Website: Inland Mexican Heritage

Moments in Time
Images from San Bernardino County's Past
This photographic exhibit celebrates the history of San Bernardino County. Photographs come from the S.B. Museum and allow us the opportunity to see what life in the county has been like over the past 150 years.
Website: San Bernardino County Museum

Behind the Lights
A Photographic Tour of the Mission Inn
This series of postcards and accompanying descriptions provides historical background for the Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside.
Website: www.MissionInn.com

At the Mountains' Feet
A History of the Arrowhead Springs Hotel and Spa
This page explains one of Hollywood's favorite getaway spots, complete with postcard photos and links.
Website: www.ArrowheadSprings.org

Riversider
A History of African Americans in Riverside
This site honors those that stood at the forefront for equality, creating opportunities, and dedicating their lives to making Riverside, California a better place to live.
Website: www.riverside.org

First Ever McDonald's Restaurant, San Bernardino

Historic Earthquakes in Southern California
Inland Empire Fault Map

• Wrightwood, CA Earthquake, 1812
• Cajon Pass Earthquake, 1900
• Lake Elsinore CA Earthquake, 1910
• Redlands / San Jacinto, CA Earthquake, 1923

For more information also see:

• Inland Empire Registered Historic Sites
• Inland Empire Museums
• Inland Empire Antiques
• Redlands Victorian Homes