Redlands in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Erected by the Watchorn Family
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 5, 2018
1. Lincoln Memorial Shrine Marker
Inscription.
Lincoln Memorial Shrine. Erected by the Watchorn Family. As did their friends the Smiley brothers, Robert and Alma Watchorn contributed greatly to Redlands’ cultural life. A labor organizer, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, and oilman who experienced the American dream, Robert as a self-made man identified with Abraham Lincoln. He shared that interest with his only child, Emory Ewart. Ewart’s impaired health led to his death at age 25, the result of his service as a pilot in World War I. Devastated by the loss, the Watchorns decided to memorialize their son by erecting a museum in Redlands honoring Lincoln. This bas-relief is donated by Drs. Boyd, Alan, and Kenneth Nies in memory of their parents, Dr. Arthur and Mary Nies, who also lived the American dream. . This historical marker was erected in 2008. It is in Redlands in San Bernardino County California
As did their friends the Smiley brothers, Robert and Alma
Watchorn contributed greatly to Redlands’ cultural life. A
labor organizer, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island,
and oilman who experienced the American dream, Robert as
a self-made man identified with Abraham Lincoln. He shared
that interest with his only child, Emory Ewart. Ewart’s
impaired health led to his death at age 25, the result of his
service as a pilot in World War I. Devastated by the loss, the
Watchorns decided to memorialize their son by erecting a
museum in Redlands honoring Lincoln. This bas-relief is
donated by Drs. Boyd, Alan, and Kenneth Nies in memory of
their parents, Dr. Arthur and Mary Nies, who also lived the
American dream.
Location. 34° 3.237′ N, 117° 11.019′ W. Marker is in
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Redlands, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Vine Street and South 4th Street. Located behind the A.K. Smiley Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 W Vine St, Redlands CA 92373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Lincoln Memorial Shrine. The museum is open Tue-Sun 1-5.
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 5, 2018
2. Lincoln Memorial Shrine Marker
The A.K. Smiley Public Library is in the background.
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 5, 2018
3. Bas-Relief Sculpture
The sculpture faces the Library
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 5, 2018
4. Lincoln Memorial Shrine and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.