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. Marker can be reached from Prospect Court, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William McKinley (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lincoln Memorial Shrine (approx. 1.2 miles away); A.K. Smiley Public Library (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mill Creek Zanja (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Mill Creek Zanja (approx. 2 miles away); First Lugonia School (approx. 2.2 miles away); Guachama Rancheria (approx. 3.9 miles away); Yucaipa Rancheria (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redlands.
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
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
2. Kimberly Crest Marker
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
3. Kimberly Crest
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
4. Kimberly Crest
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
5. Kimberly Crest
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
6. Kimberly Crest
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 12, 2006
7. Kimberly Crest House & Gardens
& Carriage House Gift Shop
& Carriage House Gift Shop
Tours of the home Thur-Sun 1-4pm (Last tour 3:30 pm)
For information call 909-792-2211
www.kimberlycrest.org
For information call 909-792-2211
www.kimberlycrest.org
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,139 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
