The Murals of Downtown Redlands
Depending on how you count, there are at least 40 painted wall murals in and around State Street in Redlands. These works of art are part of the charm that helps make our downtown area so unique.
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Love Wall
Emerson Fine Jewelry's own Pam Emerson added the word 'Love' to the outside wall of their newly renovated storefront during the 2020 Covid-19 shutdown. The mural was recently painted over and revamped! This mural is a must-see for photo ops and overall happy feelings.
Don't forget to stop in Emerson Fine Jewelry! Their wide selection of beautiful jewelry has something to fit every budget.
27 East State Street on the wall on Fifth Redlands
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Hummingbird Wall
This was a collaboration between Emerson Fine Jewelry and Redlands Artist DeAnglo Castro.
When hummingbirds flutter their wings, it creates a figure 8 - better known as the infinity symbol. Emerson Fine Jewelry is in the business of eternal and infinite love, so, the hummingbird symbology fits perfectly.
Emerson also LOVES their community. They are constantly giving back and supporting wherever they can. To honor their beloved City, orange blossoms were added for the hummingbirds to drink nectar out of.
27 East State Street in the alley off Fifth Street Redlands
Photo by Gary Jefferson
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Uncorked on State
Mural done by Larry Dierdorff. A modern wine bar and eatery offering a wide selections of wines with a curated menu to match. Reservations encouraged, walk-ins accepted.
404 E State St. Redlands 92373
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The Lion
This lion mural is in the Orange St. alley, commonly referred to as Umbrella Alley. The artist behind this piece is Erok the Lion.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Art of Geoff Gouveia
You will also find this whimsical masterpiece in Umbrella Alley.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Little Rascals
This Umbrella Alley mural has sentimental significance to Tim Rochford of Rochford Foundation. He and his family have always loved Little Rascals, and so Larry Dierforff turned their nostalgia into art for the community to enjoy.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Art by Geoff Gouveia + Andrew Pirkle
Another Geoff Gouveia mural in Umbrella Alley for your enjoyment.
This piece was co-designed by Andrew Pirkle. Andrew was a student at Redlands High School when the mural was originally painted. His contribution to this mural is the orange and Redlands banner. This was Andrew's first mural! He even has a tattoo of the design. Andrew is a recent graduate of Cal Baptist University in Riverside, and still works with Geoff painting murals.
- Andrew Pirkle: @_pirkle
- Geoff Gouveia: @geoffgouveia
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Art of Geoff Gouveia, 3
The last (or first depending on which side of the alley you enter) mural by Geoff Gouveia in Umbrella Alley.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Hate Burger
Christine Coates gets edgy with this mural for the new to-go burger restaurant Hate Burger (just opened).
Photo by About Redlands
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Redlands Jewelers - Hannah's Wings
Hannah Ahler's family, owners of Redlands Jewelers, hired Christine Coates to paint Hannah’s Wings in memory of Hannah in Umbrella Alley. Hannah was one of the victims to lose her life in the 2017 Route 91 Harvest festival mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Note: Please be sure to use the hashtag #CheerstoHannah when you post a picture on social media in front of her wings.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Redlands Jewelers
The Redlands Jewelers mural by Christine Coates is next to Hannah's Wings in Umbrella Alley.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Public Parking
The downtown parking garage mural on Citrus Ave. across from 5th St. by Christine Coates.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Redlands Bowl Diamond Jubilee
Redlands Bowl Diamond Jubilee was originally a painting done by Fred Cowland to commemorate the 75th year of the Redlands Bowl (1924-1998). Larry Dierdorff turned the art into a mural on the Community Bank building, Cirtus Ave. and 6th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Redlands Bicycle Classic
"The Redlands Bicycle Classic is the longest continuous running stage race in American bike racing. From humble beginnings on a Memorial Day weekend in 1985 hosting future stars for the Olympics, Tour de France, and world championships, the Redlands Classic has earned it’s position in history “Where Legends Are Born”." - RBC
Mural by Larry Dierdorff done in 2001. Located on the Community Bank building, Citrus Ave and 6th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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University of Redlands Memorial Chapel
University of Redlands Memorial Chapel with Fireworks mural by Larry Dierdorff done in 2002. Located on the Community Bank building, Citrus Ave and 6th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Kimberly Crest
The Kimberly Crest in a Redlands historic landmark built is 1897 and given to "the people of Redlands" in May 1969. This mural was done by Larry Dierdorff in 2003 and located on the Community Bank building, Citrus Ave and 6th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Community Bandstand
Mural by Larry Dierdorff done in 2005. Located on the Community Bank building, Citrus Ave. and 6th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Redlands Orange Growers
"Citrus may be Redlands most iconic claim-to-fame. In 1882, Mr. E.J. Waite planted the first orange grove. From there, Redlands became the largest naval-orange producing region in the world and maintained its status for almost 75 years. By the 1930s it was home to three fruit packaging centers and more than 1500 acres of citrus groves." -Randy Briggs, Briggs and Coops Coins.
Mural by Larry Dierdorff done in 2002. Located on the Community Bank building, Citrus Ave. and 6th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Redlands Pride
The citrus crate label "Redlands Pride" was used by Bryn Mawr Fruit Growers Association. Larry Dierdorff painted this mural of it high on the Pacific Western Bank Building, Citrus Ave. and 7th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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The Frugal Frigate: A Children's Bookstore
Christine Coates' first job was at the Frugal Frigate. The owners at the time asked her to spice up the exterior. Christine added orange trees and beautiful lettering.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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University of Redlands Administrative Building
Mural by Rudy Estanque. Located at 6th St. and State St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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University of Redlands Chapel
Mural by Rudy Estanque - based on a painting by Jim Wodark. Located at 6th St. and State St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Snowy Mountain View and Smudge Pots in Orange Grove
Mural by Jeff Owens, 1989. There is another side to this mural, but it was unfortunately vandalized by graffiti.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Redlands Theatre Festival at Prospect Park
"The Redlands Theatre Festival is a non-profit, semi-professional, resident theatre company featuring traditional rotating repertory at the Prospect Park amphitheater. RTF is entering into its 48th consecutive season. The 2020 season will run most evenings, including weeknights, from June 19 to August 1, 2020." - RTF
Mural by Ted Bergeson. Located on the east side of the Professional and Financial Building, 6th and State St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Redlands July 4 Firework Celebration
Mural by Larry Dierdorff, 1991. Located on the east side of the Professional and Financial Building, 6th and State St.
**4th of July in Redlands & SoCal
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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The Energy Lab
This mural came to life in 2021 to commerate The Energy Lab's 10 year anniversary. Artist, Hanna Gundrum, worked with owners, Jill and Sean Rooks, to bring their vision to life. The faithful Energy Lab community even jumped in to help paint! This whole mural was completed in 2 days!
Located at 304 E Citrus Ave, Redlands 92373
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Old Time Redlands
Mural by Christine Coates, 2001. Located behind Security Bank on Redlands Blvd.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Kiwanis International
The Redlands Kiwanis Club funded this mural. Karen Wilmot originally designed it in the 1980s. Mural was restored by Larry Dierdorff in 2014. Located on Redlands Blvd. East of 6th St., across from the Ed Hales parking lot.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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A Run Thru Redlands
Redlands Community Hospital’s “Run for Life,” the Redlands Daily Facts’ “5k & 10K” and the Kiwanis Club’s “5K & 10K Run” combined to form the Run Through Redlands - which first took place March 25, 1984.
"All proceeds from the run are distributed to local charities as well as providing scholarships for local youth as they continue to serve their community and desire to continue their education." - RTR
The Redlands Kiwanis Club funded this mural. Karen Wilmot originally designed it in the 1980s. Mural was restored by Larry Dierdorff in 2014. Located on Redlands Blvd. East of 6th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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1950 Map (Not to Scale)
Mural funded by Redlands Sunrise Rotary. Originally designed by Dave and Phil Clem and restored by Larry Dierdorff in 2014. Located at 76 Station on Redlands Blvd.
Fun fact: The population of Redlands in 1950 was 18,429.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Try Western Star Soap
The popular soap sign on the side of the building dates from 1849-1902 and was covered by the construction of the Chandler Building in 1903. The Chandler Building housed Redlands’ first modern post office. When the Chandler Building was demolished in 1972, the sign reappeared. Ed Hales Park now stands where the Chandler Building once was. (Pulled from Bonus Tour portion of the Kids Historic Walking Tour Quiz)
Larry Dierdorff originally restored the ad in the 1980s, and most recently in 2014. Located at the corner of State St. and 5th St.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Beantobar
Mural by James McClung. Located next to Parliament Chocolate on Redlands Blvd.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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The Process
"I painted it while working at the chocolate shop. It took three days to complete. The painting was created to show the bean to bar process of the chocolate shop. When given the opportunity to create the mural there was no size limit, so I grabbed two ladders and went to town! There is an x written in one of the chocolates that relates to the artwork I was creating at the time. The cartoonish style is laid back and intended to give the same laid back, fun environment that Redlands itself gives off." - Marcus Mercado
Mural done in 2015 by Marcus Mercado. Located in Parliament Chocolate courtyard on Redlands Blvd.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Citrus Pups
The mural was commissioned by the Downtown Redlands Business Association as part of a project meant to beautify the downtown area. Local artist Emily Mann was given a postcard to recreate on the wall outside Furry Face. The original art was pulled from a 1930s calendar. Even the floating glass was part of the original artwork.
Located on State St. and 9th St., by Furry Face.
Photo by Bruce Herwig
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Olive Avenue Market
Artist, Ian Mailhot, was a loyal Oliver Avenue Market customer when he lived in town. One day he and OAM's owners got to talking about their want for a mural. Ian very generously offered his services, saying that he "would love to do it."
Located at 530 W Olive Ave, Redlands 92373
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