by Kathy Hoffman | Mar 22, 2019 | History, The Lake and Dams
The story of our multi arch dam dates back to 1885, when a Redlands farmer by the name of Frank Brown built a rock dam at Big Bear which created the lake that we have today. The original rock dam under construction at Big Bear Valley in 1884. — Rick Keppler...
by Kathy Hoffman | Mar 22, 2019 | History, The Lake and Dams
WE’RE GETTING A NEW BRIDGE Ever since 1925, the majority of traffic entering Big Bear Valley has crossed over the old bridge currently atop the dam. It has served our valley well. Construction began in April 2009, on a new bridge that will replace the old...
by Kathy Hoffman | Mar 22, 2019 | History, The Lake and Dam
Construction on a new bridge that will replace the old existing bridge across the top of Big Bear’s multi arch dam as the main artery into Big Bear began in April 2009. This new bridge will completely bypass the old bridge and the dam. It is estimated that it...
by Kathy Hoffman | Mar 22, 2019 | History, The Lake and Dam
The August 25, 2012, Big Bear Classic Boat Show had a wonderful selection of old classic boats on display. One in particular was a beautifully restored 26‘ Chris Craft named “Step In Again 1”. Sixty years ago, this boat was a familiar site on Big Bear Lake. It was...
by Kathy Hoffman | Mar 22, 2019 | Big Bear Resorts and Tourism, History
Tourism and real estate construction are Big Bear Lake’s two major industries. Here is a little history of how tourism and lodging got started in Big Bear Lake. THE BEAR VALLEY HOTEL When Big Bear Lake was created in 1885, the valley was pretty much devoid of any...
by Kathy Hoffman | Mar 22, 2019 | Big Bear Resorts and Tourism, History
THE PAN HOT SPRINGS HOTEL Just a few miles east of the Big Bear lake is a unique little known geological feature, a natural hot spring. For centuries this place was a favorite spa for the local Serrano Indians. In 1921, Emile C. Jesserun arrived in Big Bear and...
