ZANJA
Historical Landmark |
| Description: Spanish missionaries introduced the principle of irrigation in San Bernardino Valley, thus opening the way to settlement. Franciscan fathers engineered, and Indians dug, this first ditch, or 'zanja,' in 1819-20. It supported the San Bernardino Asistencia, the Rancho San Bernardino, then pioneer ranches and orchards and finally Redlands' domestic water supply. |
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Registration Date: 8/1/1932 Location: City: Redlands County: San Bernardino Directions: Sylvan Park, University St, Redlands |
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