The Cajon Pass is probably one of the most important sites along Route 66 in southern California. Long before Route 66. was established, the pass was an important route for early settlers, who often had to disassemble thier wagons to cross over the San Gabriel Mountains.

Join host Anthony Arno as he talks wtih local hsitorian, Mark Landis about the evolution of the pass from The Spanish Trail, The John Brown Toll Road, The Old Trails Highway, and eventually Route 66.

Even more impressive is the work of William Bristol, who in 1919 saw the potential of future motorist passing through the region after journeying across the Mojave Desert. Bristol was an entrepreneuar, poet, stone mason, and artesian who established Camp Cajon at the top of the pass, a place for weiry motorist to rest after making the treterous journey across the desert.

Highlights from the show include:

Geographic location of Cajon Pass
Cajon Pass Rou
- Early footpath for Native Americans
- Old Spanish Trail
- John Brown Toll Road
- Old Trails National Highway
- Route 66

Arrival of William Bristol into southern California
- Citrus Farmer
- Poet
- 1919 Dedication of Camp Cajon
Flood of 1938
Relocation of Route 66
Other monuments in Cajon Pass region
Visiting Cajon Pass today
Bristol re-invents himself

Acorn Lodge
Death of Bristol
How will Bristol be remembered?
The Popular Summit Inn Restaurant on Route 66

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