City History
The community of Victorville was incorporated on September 21, 1962 as a general law city with a population of approximately 8,110 and an area of 9.7 square miles. As of February 28, 2007, the City’s population was estimated to be 99,395 and the area was 74.16 square miles. These figures indicate the City has grown substantially in its history as a municipality. Prior to incorporation the community had a history which goes back over 100 years, when the first settlers of European descent arrived.
Early Beginnings: 1885 – 1889
In about 1885, the community was known as Victor. It was named after Jacob Nash Victor, a construction superintendent for the California Southern Railroad (Santa Fe Railroad). The town was established due to the construction of original railroad station approximately one mile northwest of the narrows of the Mojave River. On January 18, 1886, the Plan of the Town of Victor was prepared which created the grid pattern of the original town. This original subdivision included property between “A” Street through “G” Street and First Street through Eleventh Street. The area encompassed approximately 200 acres or one-third of a square mile.
The abundance of good water and the availability of rich bottom lands led to agricultural development shortly after the establishment of the railroad depot. Near the turn of the century, large deposits of limestone and granite were discovered. Since then the cement manufacturing industry emerged as the single most important industry of the Victor Valley.
The New Century: 1900 – 1930
In 1901, the community’s name was changed by the United States Post Office from “Victor” to “Victorville” due to the confusion associated with the community of Victor, Colorado.
In 1926, U.S. Route 66 was established, which was one of the main arteries of the National Highway System linking Chicago, Illinois, with California. A portion of this famous highway provided a transportation corridor through Victorville, which was unsurpassed until Interstate 15 was constructed. Seventh Street and “D” Street were a part of this national highway.
World War II
During World War II, on July 23, 1941, initial construction of Victorville Army Airfield, later renamed George Air Force Base, began. The base was completed May 18, 1943. When fully activated, the base supported two Tactical Fighter Wings of the Tactical Air Command whose primary aircraft was the F-4 Phantom. It also employed approximately 6,000 civilian and military personnel.
On January 5, 1989, the Secretary of Defense announced the closure of George Air Force Base under the Base Closure and Realignment Act. The base was deactivated December 15, 1992. The former military base was annexed into the City July 21, 1993, and has been renamed Southern California Logistics Airport.
Climate
Located 2,875 feet above sea level, Victorville is located in the high desert climate which provides a taste of all seasons, from winter snow to spring blossoms and summer sunshine.
The weather is usually delightful. Temperatures range from below freezing up to 110 degrees in the summer. The annual rainfall in the desert is about 3.9 inches a year — which means low humidity throughout the year.
Demographics
As of 2013 the residential population of Victorville is 121,096 and growing. Estimates suggest that this figure more than doubles during business hours to accommodate the needs of the more than 300,000 people who call the Victor Valley home.
A dependable and qualified labor force is one of the keys to business success. Victorville is home to a large and diverse pool of workers, and has many educational opportunities to ensure a qualified supply of workers for the future.
- 900,000 workers within a one hour drive
- 34 area universities, colleges and technical schools
- Job training centers/vocational programs
- Affordable housing
- Employee training and recruitment programs are available from the City of Victorville, County of San Bernardino and State of California
Victorville Market Report
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