The City of Rancho Cucamonga performed a City-wide survey in the late 1980's to evaluate the City’s historic and cultural resources. Historic Resource Surveys were completed with the assistance of the State Office of Historic Preservation. Through the ongoing efforts of the survey, over 300 sites have been identified as potential local Landmarks. New sites are added each year as more information becomes known about the community.

The City's "Designated and Potential Historic Site list" is based on these initial surveys that took place almost 20 years ago. Periodic updates of the list have been maintained, and surveys of individual properties have been conducted on an as-needed basis. The City's 2010 General Plan update included an all new City-wide survey that was performed by a professional historic preservation consultant. This new survey will help identify resources that may have been missed or have become significant over time. The new, updated survey will continue to promote the goals for our historic preservation program. Check out our Publications page to see a copy of the survey results, titled "Local Inventory of Historic Resources."

For map of surveyed areas, click on the map below.

Most of the City's designated Landmarks and Points of Interest are privately owned. Help preserve our history by respecting the homes and other structures of your fellow residents, and their privacy, while admiring these buildings for what they represent to our community's heritage.