n 1890 the population of Redlands was 1982 (U. S. Census) (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 13)

Barton Carter was the first child born within the present city limits, and the first death occurred in the same family - Nannie Carter. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 13)

Dr. Mack built an office on the present site of the First National Bank block in 1886, but finding himself on the wrong lot, after the first official survey, he moved his little building to the present site of the Feraud block, corner of Water and Orange streets. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 17)

A well has been bored in the Barton tract to a depth of 230 feet without reaching bedrock. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 17)

Indians, who formerly roamed this valley at will, are now located on a reservation 25 miles distant. They are Indians no longer, as far as savagery is concerned. Occasionally they come to trade in the city, or work in the dryers, when other laborers are scarce. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 18)

On October 22, 1897, a Bar Association was formed in Redlands, with the following members: T. R. Archer, C. F. Bailey, E. C. Cambell, R. H. Chittenden, Kirke H. Field, A. M. Foster, George E. Otis, Frank C. Prescott, Chas. E. Truesdell. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 18)

The first telephone line in this end of the valley, connected the Lugonia residence of Frank E. Brown with San Bernardino. It was subsequently changed to connect with Cook's store. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 18)

The plat of "The Link," a tract lying between the Lugonia and Redlands townsites, was filed May 5, 1887. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 27)

J. Q. Seabury was elected Justice of the Peace of Redlands township Nov. 4, 1890, and held the office for two years. In July, 1893, he was appointed to the same position by the Board of Supervisors, to fill a vacancy brought about by county division, and served until succeeded by Justice S. R. Baker in January, 1895. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 30)

During the early days of the settlement there was an Indian scare, arising from trouble over digging the first ditch, upon which the Indians were working. It was only a scare; nevertheless, a very prominent citizen packed his traps, and, with his family, "lit out" for Los Angeles. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 34)

Cement sidewalks are the "sine qua no" in Redlands. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 38)

On April 20, 1893, the weekly Leader was first issued in Redlands by Doyle & Kasson. July 7, 1894. the weekly was discontinued and the daily Leader started. It was discontinued on December 28, following. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 43)

The first habitation of any kind erected with the present city limits was sheep herder's hut, put up by the Barton boys in the fall of 1865, nearly opposite and north of the Kingbury School. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 44)

Redlands is connected with Los Angeles, the metropolis of Southern California, 62 miles distant, by five daily trains going and six returning; with San Bernardino, the county seat, 9 miles distant, by eight daily trains, going and returning. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 45)

On October 1, 1881, money orders were first issued by the Redlands post office. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 46)

The Western Union Telegraph Company began service in Redlands on January 9, 1886. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 46)

The telephone exchange was opened in this city on September 14, 1891. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 51)

The Southern Californian, the paper started to boom Lugonia in its race against Redlands, was first issued Sept. 3, 1887, by H. E. Boothby. On April 7, 1888, Geo. F. Weeks succeeded to the proprietorship, but discontinued publication on Nov. 17, of the same year. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 52)

The first plastered and clapboarded house within the present limits of the city was erected by Frank E. Brown in Lugonia in the fall of 1877. It is now the residence of Mr. George Palmtag, pictured elsewhere in this volume. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 53)

Wilson's Opera House, which occupied a portion of the Berry & Wilson block in Lugonia, was opened by the Georgia Minstrels December 12, 1887. It was the favorite place for public entertainments until the Academy of Music was opened, on March 25, 1891, with a "Musicale" for the benefit of the Congregational church. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 54)

August 5, 1893, is the date of the first electric light service in Redlands. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 56.)

George Phillips in July, 1882, started a stage line, connecting Lugonia with San Bernardino. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 58)

The first stone sidewalk put down in Redlands was that on the north side of East State street, between Orange and Fifth. It was completed early in July, 1887. That on the south side was finished soon after. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 62)

The Sunset Telegraph and Telephone Company have one hundred and fourteen subscribers in Redlands and expect to increase the number to one hundred and fifty by 1897. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 62)

There are 151 streets and avenues in the city of Redlands. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 63)

The Redlands Fire Department was first organized April 27, 1889. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 63)

Hugh A. MacPherson was the first barber in this end of the valley. He had a chair in the Terrace Villa Hotel soon after its completion.

Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 64)

Israel Beal, the most prosperous colored citizen of Redlands and one of its pioneers, settled on his present place Nov., 1874, and has resided there continuously ever since. He has thirty acres in fruits. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 64)

Total number of votes cast in Redlands: November 26, 1888, incorporation election, 284; April 14, 1890, city, 335; April 11, 1892, city 565; November 8, 1892, presidential, 694; April 9, 1894, city, 654; April 13, 1896, city, 779; November 3, 1896, presidential, 868. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 65)

The zanja is not a natural water channel, but was built as a ditch to furnish water to the grounds surrounding the mission buildings, which were erected in 1820, and the ruins of which are still standing about half a mile west of the city. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 65)

The board of trustees of this city recently ordered over two and two-thirds miles of sidewalks immediately constructed. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 65)

Paving of the business streets was completed Feb. 15, 1893. (Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 66)