Redlands in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Bernardino Asistencia
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
1. San Bernardino Asistencia Marker
This branch of San Gabriel Mission was constructed about 1830 on the San Bernardino Rancho. During the 1840's, its buildings were used by Josι del Carmen Lugo as part of his rancho grant. Later, after its sale to the Mormons, it was occupied by Bishop Tenney in the 1850's, and by Dr. Benjamin Barton in the 1860's. Its restoration was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration, assisted by the San Bernardino County Historical Society.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 42.
second marker:
Built by United States Works Progress Administration - 1937.
Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the San Bernardino County Museum Association. (Marker Number 42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 34° 2.913′ N, 117° 12.999′ W. Marker is in Redlands,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, in the Peninsular Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Camino Real (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named San Bernardino Asistencia (a few steps from this marker); New Estancia (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barton School House (approx. Ό mile away); Mill Creek Zanja (approx. 0.7 miles away); Arrival of the Europeans (approx. Ύ mile away); The Zanja Fuels the Citrus Explosion
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
2. San Bernardino Asistencia Marker
Also see . . .
1. Redlands Conservancy - Asistencia. Excerpt:
The 1930s:(Submitted on April 1, 2019.)
As the Great Depression raged on, the Works Progress Administration took an interest in the restoration project at the outpost. The project leader, Horace Hinkley, needing to raise money and interest in the project, determined that people would not be intrigued by the notion of restoring an outpost or rancho a simple estancia; people might gain interest to restore a much more important structure, an asistencia of the San Gabriel Mission. So, he called it Asistencia; hence, the name it bears today.
The re-constructors located some of the old cobblestone foundations. With these and the remains of six rooms as guides, reconstruction proceeded, and the new buildings adapted the old remnants to meet needs of the day, according to Dr. Gerald Smith, director of San Bernardino County Museum in 1977.
In 1937, the restored site was formally opened to the public, and identified as the San Bernardino Asistencia, even thoughno formal record exists to substantiate the title of asistencia.Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 20193. The State Plaque is Missing
2. California Landmarks Foundation. The foundation raises funds to replace missing California Historical Landmark plaques. (Submitted on December 2, 2024.)
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
4. WPA Marker
Built by United States Works Progress Administration - 1937
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
5. WPA Marker
Built by United States Works Progress Administration - 1937
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
6. El Camino Real
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 8, 2024
7. El Camino Real Bell
In 1906
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www.CaliforniaBell.com
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
8. El Camino Real Bell
San Bernardino Asistencia of Mission San Gabriel, erected 1830. Auto Club of So. Cal.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
9. Mission Asistencia
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 8, 2024
10. Mission Asistencia
Historical Landmark No. 42
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 2019
11. San Bernardino Asistencia
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on April 1, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 7. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8, 9. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 10. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 11. submitted on April 1, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
