Title supplied by cataloger. The town of Apple Valley, nicknamed the "Apple of the Desert", is located in the Victor Valley of San Bernardino County and was incorporated on November 14, 1988. It is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert and is bordered by Victorville on the west, and Hesperia on the southwest sides. Its elevation is approximately 2,900 feet above sea level, and the primary thoroughfare is State Route 18. For centuries Shoshonean, Paiute, Vanyume, Chemehueve, Serrano and Mojave tribes populated Apple Valley, and throughout the 19th century, it became a thoroughfare of people traveling to Southern California for various reasons. Today, is best known for two of its most famous residents: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, who resided on Outer Highway 18, and whose museum was first established in Apple Valley in 1967. Aerial view of the Newton T. Bass residence, located on Highway 18 and Aztec Road in the town of Apple Valley. Bass, along with partner Bernard "Bud" Westlund started the Apple Valley Ranchos Land Development Co. in 1946, which was the beginning of the development that became the incorporated Town of Apple Valley. Architect Francisco Artigas designed the house. Down in the valley, housing developments can be seen scattered throughout. Photograph dated February 3, 1961.
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1 negative :safety ;10 x 14 cm. Photographic safety negatives
Dwellings--California--Apple Valley Driveways--California--Apple Valley Streets--California--Apple Valley Roads--California--Apple Valley Architecture, Modern Apple Valley (Calif.)--Aerial views Apple Valley (Calif.) Aerial photographs Artigas, Francisco
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