Redlands in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kimberly Crest
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
1. Kimberly Crest Marker
Mary Kimberly Shirk, an advocate for women's education and acting president of Scripps College during World War II, made a gift of her home, Kimberly Crest, to the people of Redlands. The house, an excellent example of Chateauesque architecture designed by the firm of Dennis and Farwell, was constructed in 1897. Mrs. Shirk's parents purchased it in 1905, adding the magnificent Italian style gardens, designed by Parkinson and Bergstrom, in 1909. Mrs. Shirk's father, J. Alfred Kimberly, was a founder of the Kimberly-Clark Paper Company. Her mother, Helen Cheney Kimberly, was a strong supporter of the woman's club movement.
Erected 1997 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Kimberly-Shirk Association and the Redlands Area Historical Society. (Marker Number 1019.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 34° 2.302′ N, 117° 10.422′ W. Marker is in Redlands, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from Prospect Court, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1325 Prospect Court, Redlands CA 92373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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.
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Regarding Kimberly Crest. Kimberly Crest, constructed in 1897, is an excellent example of Chateauesque architecture. Near the residence is a Chareauesque-style carriage house. Terraced Italian gardens designed in 1908 stretch almost a thousand yards from the entrance of the residence down to the entrance of the grounds. SOURCE: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks
Also see . . .
1. Kimberly Crest House and Gardens. Website homepage (Submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)
2. Mary Emma Kimberly Shirk (1881-1979). Redlands Area Historical Society website entry (Submitted on February 19, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Kimberly Crest Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Kimberly Crest Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Kimberly Crest
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
5. Kimberly Crest
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
6. Kimberly Crest Sign
Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 24, 2024
7. Kimberly Crest Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 24, 2024
8. Kimberly Crest Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 24, 2024
9. Kimberly Crest Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,752 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2025. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 21, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
