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A historical perspectiveon Architecture in Redlands
Why Preservation Matters
Shan McNaughton, AIAMcNaughton Architecture, Inc.Architect C-28575
Understanding our history is critical to progress.Architecture embodies our rich culture and history. When great buildings are removed or lost, our sense of place is changed irrevocably.If enough buildings are removed, a town loses its identity and soul.
Our historical heritage is embodied within the buildings of Redlands.The high style of architecture proves that our founders and benefactors were cultivated, sophisticated and magnanimous.They were interested in creating an architecturally and culturally rich town.
Following is a summary of some of our great buildings that are gone.Several were lost to fire, but most were intentionally demolished during the 1960’s and 1970’s modernist movement.
Our Heritage
The Fisher Building1899 - 1964Mission Revival
Early 1900’s
Circa 1960
Circa 1940
Redlands Plaza1965-Modernist Style
City of Redlands Civic CenterPresent Day
1965
Historical Note:Mission Revival Architecture is the style that perhaps best defines early Redlands.
The Mission Revival Style was an architectural movement that began in the late 19th century. It was popular from 1899 – 1915.The style was inspired by the California Spanish Missions.
Characteristics of Original Style: • Courtyard design (for security)• massive adobe walls with broad unadorned plaster surfaces• Limited fenestration• Low pitched roofs• Non-flammable clay tile, thick roman arches springing from
piers• Exterior arcades, bell shaped gables
Revival:These elements were replicated in varying degrees in the new Mission Revival structures.There was a growing awareness of the actual missions fading into ruin and nostalgia for a simpler time.
The Chandler Building1903 - 1972Mission Revival
Early 1900’s
1960
Present day: Ed Hales Park
The Casa Loma Hotel1896 - 1955Mission Revival
Early 1900’s
Stater Brothers Supermarket1956
Stater Brothers SupermarketPresent Day
1953
The First National Bank of Redlands1914 - 1976Classical Revival
Circa 1920
1976
1959
Redlands Mall Parking LotPresent Day
Circa 1950
Union Bank1887 – 1929Beaux-Arts Style
1903
Bank Of America1929 - 1959Art Deco
Keystone DrugstoreCirca 1980
Rexall DrugsCirca 1960Modernist Style
Darby’s RestaurantPresent Day
La Posada Hotel1931 - 1975Spanish Colonial Revival
Circa 1966
Redlands MallPresent Day
Circa 1948
West State Street
Circa 1904
West State Street
Demolition Nov. 1974 Demolition Jan. 1975West State Street
Redlands MallPresent Day
Redlands City Hall1940-Renaissance Revival
Downtown RedlandsCirca 1970
West State Street City BlockSanborn Map 1959
First Presbyterian Church1900 - 1967Mission Revival
Re-built First Presbyterian Church1969- Modernist Style
Present Day
First United Methodist Church1903 - 1967Mission Revival
Re-built First United Methodist Church1970- Modernist Style
Present Day
A.K. Smiley Library1898-Mission Revival
U.S. Post Office1935 -Mission / Moorish Revival
Mutual Orange Distributors Pure Gold Building1927 -Mission Revival
Historic YWCAPresently, The Cutler GroupMission Revival
Mission GablesRCMA Office HeadquartersMission Revival
Holt Residence1903-Mission / Moorish Revival
Burrage Mansion1901-Mission Revival
Burrage MansionPresent Day
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