– ARTICLES –
This collection of articles provides basic information about specific topics in Big Bear’s rich history.
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Most of the content appearing on this website comes from the information and material acquired during the production of our weekly TV series the Big Bear History Show on Channel-6, and in the publishing of the book “Vanishing Big Bear”.
– TIMELINE –
This is a chronological timetable of noteworthy events that shaped Big Bear’s history. It’s a continuing work in progress that is constantly being updated on an irregular basis.
Big Bear Village & the Marina
Kim Sweet and Rick Keppler present some history of the marina and village at Big Bear Lake, California. This presentation is illustrated with a collection of old historical photos showing the evolution of both the marina and the village area on the lake near the...
Big Bear Bridge Demolition Update 3
The last sections of the old historic bridge across the Big Bear Lake dam are being removed. The bridge was built back in 1924. Note: The copyrighted information in this article have been presented here with permission from Rick Keppler.
Big Bear Bridge Demolition Update 2
As of September 24, 2011, the removal of the old bridge across the top of the Big Bear Lake dam is about two thirds complete. Note: The copyrighted information in this article have been presented here with permission from Rick Keppler.
Big Bear Bridge Demolition Update
Demolition continues on the old bridge across the top of the dam at Big Bear Lake. The removal project is about one third complete. Here is another image of the bridge at Big Bear Lake when it first opened in 1924. Note: The copyrighted information in this article...
Stillwell’s Resort
Here are a few old photos of the Stillwell’s resort from the early 1920’s that we talked about in our Big Bear Resorts & Tourism” article. This popular resort was ideally located on a point on the lake just north/west of Big Bear village. Stillwell’s was the...