The Redlands Area Historical Society, Inc.
“Cypress Circle Walking Tour”
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Start at the intersection of West Cypress Ave. & Cypress Circle
The Redlands Area Historical Society walking tour of Cypress Circle will be held April 26 at 10:00 am. beginning at 224 East Cypress Avenue. The tour was researched by Tom Atchley, vice-president of the Historical Society, and will cost $10 for Historical Society members and $15 for non-members.
The tour begins along East Cypress Avenue with several homes that face East Cypress. One of these homes is a Heritage Home recognized with an award in 2003. Another 2010 Heritage Home is located at 606 Cypress Circle.
Three Redlands High students drew the plans for 10 East Cypress Avenue in 1916 and Redlands High wood shop students did much of the construction. Herbert Powell, a nationally known architect, designed several homes in the tract while still a student at the high school.
The 53 lots in the subdivision were planned by Burton Cannon, a Redlands High teacher. The circular court has a central Italian cypress lined walkway and a majority of the homes were built from 1916-1930. Craftsman architecture dominates the angular lots.
William Furguson, Redlands Park Supervisor, planted the original subdivision with shrubs and cypress that accent the architecture and bungalow styles.
One home in Cypress Court incorporated the business office of the Redlands Nursery into the second story construction.
Atchley said, “Cypress Court is one of the unusual residence tracts that grants Redlands such lasting charm.”
“A Celebration of Redlands 125 Years of Historic Homes,” published in 2013 is for sale perfect bound. The book is also available at Historical Society meetings monthly at the Contemporary Club and in the Heritage Room of the A. K. Smiley Public Library.
Walking tours do not require reservations. For further information contact (909) 307-4661.
