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BIG BEAR HISTORICAL ARTICLES - This collection of articles provides basic information about specific topics in Big Bear’s rich history.
BIG BEAR HISTORICAL TIMELINE – This is a chronological timetable of noteworthy events that shaped Big Bear’s history. It’s a continuing work in progress that is constantly being updated on an irregular basis.
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Most of the content appearing on this website comes from the information and material acquired during the production of our weekly TV series the Big Bear History Show on Channel-6, and in the publishing of the book “Vanishing Big Bear”.
This website is constantly being updating on a daily/weekly basis. The latest updates are in the Posts below. Enjoy, and visit us often.
Posted in Welcome on July 4, 2011
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There was once a time, before the dam was built, about 20,000 plus years ago when our Big Bear Lake was larger and up to sixty feet higher higher than it is today. How was this possible? Noel Blanc, the host of the “Good Day Big Bear” on Channel-6 discusses this with Kim Sweet and Rick Keppler in the following video. Check it out.
Note: This post contains material from the Channel-6’s The Big Bear History Show. The copyrighted information in this article have been presented here with permission from Rick Keppler and Bear Valley Broadcasting.
Note: This post contains material from the Channel-6’s The Big Bear History Show. The copyrighted information in this article have been presented here with permission from Rick Keppler and Bear Valley Broadcasting.
Note: This post contains material from the Channel-6’s The Big Bear History Show. The copyrighted information in this article have been presented here with permission from Rick Keppler and Bear Valley Broadcasting.
Demolition continues on the old bridge across the top of the dam at Big Bear Lake. The removal project is about one third complete.
September 10, 2011, the old bridge across the dam is now about on third gone. - Rick Keppler collection
Here is another image of the bridge at Big Bear Lake when it first opened in 1924.
In 1924, the traffic was so light that it was possible to park on the bridge and enjoy the view of Big Bear Lake before continuing on to the village. - Rick Keppler collection
Note: This post contains material from the Channel-6’s The Big Bear History Show. The copyrighted information in this article have been presented here with permission from Rick Keppler and Bear Valley Broadcasting.
