The City of Upland was incorporated in San Bernardino County on May 15, 1906, and is nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. During the 20th century, Upland has developed into a residential and retail community that has maintained its country and urban ambiance.
Upland has also retained its charm of the past. Historic Downtown Upland is a quiet, leisurely place to shop in antique stores, custom shops, and dine in fine restaurants. Each Thursday evening (during spring and summer) the Town Center is host to the “Second Avenue Market”, a certified Farmer’s Market.
The Upland Fire Department Museum is housed in the first fire station in the city. The museum houses fire fighting equipment and photographs. The station building dates back to 1915. The museum houses the original Upland fire truck from 1916.
Cooper Regional History Museum. The former headquarters of the Ontario-Cucamonga (O.K.) Fruit Exchange is a 1937 Art Moderne style building on the corner of Second Avenue and “A” Street. The largest room is dedicated to the wine and citrus history of the area, with a smaller room with Native American photos and tools, and a hallway bursting with photographs and antique furniture.
Theater -The Grove Theatre is located in historic downtown Upland. The 831-seat theater was built in 1947. The Grove Theatre has been operated since 1990 by Sherry Kinison who bought and renovated the theater. The theater stages family-oriented plays and operates a school that provides instruction in the performing arts.
Skateboarding – Upland is famous for vertical skateboarding. The city is rich in skateboarding culture. Many top skateboarders from all around the globe pay their respect to Upland. The city is known as “Badlands” in skateboarding culture due to its geographical location and is a household for skateboarders near & far.
Festivals – The Upland Lemon Festival began in 1997 and is celebrated annually in April. The festival celebrates the city’s citrus industry and includes the Lemon Idol vocal contest, food competitions, and carnival rides. The festival is held in downtown Upland.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Madonna of the Trail – In 1929, the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a Madonna of the Trail statue in Upland at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Euclid Avenue. The twelve Madonna of the Trail statues, created by sculptor August Leimbach, mark the route of the National Old Trails road with the westernmost statue being in Upland. One of the inscriptions on the base of the Madonna of the Trail statue notes that, in 1826, Jedediah Smith passed through what later became Upland, leading a band of 16 trappers in an expedition that marked the first American entry into California over land.
Historic Route 66 – While Route 66 was disestablished in 1985, remnants of the classic highway can still be seen today on Foothill Boulevard in Upland, including a “classic” McDonald’s with the original golden arches and the vintage Buffalo Inn, where buffalo burgers have been served since 1929.
Euclid Avenue – Euclid Avenue was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The 3-mile Bridle Path runs down the center of Euclid Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to 24th Street. The Bridle Path is also used for walking and jogging.
Historic Downtown Upland – The oldest part of Upland is east of Euclid between 8th Street and Arrow Highway. Historic Downtown Upland is a group of downtown merchants who work together to promote and enhance the historic business district. Downtown is made up of nearly 200 businesses providing a diversity of merchandise and services. The Upland Farmers Market is held in downtown Upland every Thursday from April through October.
City of Upland Market Report
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