Fun Facts: Rancho Cucamonga, California
- “Cucamonga” means “sandy place,” named for the Kucamongan people who lived here centuries ago.
- Back in 1839, Tubercio Tapia was given a 13,000-acre land grant—where he built a ranch, raised cattle, and started what is now the historic Thomas Winery. The city’s seal proudly shows a cluster of grapes, a nod to its rich winemaking roots.
- By the 1880s, this area was buzzing with innovation; George Chaffey brought hydro-electric power, lighting the way for progress.
- In 1977, three unincorporated communities (Alta Loma, Cucamonga, and Etiwanda) joined forces to become Rancho Cucamonga, kicking off a building boom that turned it into the vibrant city of over 175,000 people that it is today.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
- Cucamonga Gas Station
- 9670 Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga
- Magic Lamp Inn
- 8189 Foothill Blvd Rancho Cucamonga
- Sycamore Inn
- 8318 Foothill Blvd
- Winery
- 8916 Foothill Blvd
- Marquee
- 9670 Foothill Blvd
- Vince’s Spaghetti Sign
- 8241 Foothill Blvd
- Overpass and Walking Trail
- 8276 Foothill Blvd
- Big Yellow Dog
- Baseline Road and Milliken