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On the 270 acre property, there is an artificial lake whose dam was built in 1928 by the Bartlett brothers, who wanted to increase the value of the property. They later sold it to a family member, Guy Bartlett, who charged 25¢ admission onto the property. The lake and the surrounding areas were used for many episodes of [[Bonanza]]<ref>[http://ponderosascenery.homestead.com/cedar.html]</ref> and a variety of movies, including ''The Parent Trap'', ''Kissin' Cousins'', and ''Brigham Young''. In 1954, the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles went looking for a camp to buy. Guy Bartlett's accountant suggested Cedar Lake Camp, and the scouting party immediately fell for the property. The church bought, at first, 110 acres, but then increased the size to the current 270 acres. |
On the 270 acre property, there is an artificial lake whose dam was built in 1928 by the Bartlett brothers, who wanted to increase the value of the property. They later sold it to a family member, Guy Bartlett, who charged 25¢ admission onto the property. The lake and the surrounding areas were used for many episodes of [[Bonanza]]<ref>[http://ponderosascenery.homestead.com/cedar.html bonanza film sites]</ref> and a variety of movies, including ''The Parent Trap'', ''Kissin' Cousins'', and ''Brigham Young''. In 1954, the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles went looking for a camp to buy. Guy Bartlett's accountant suggested Cedar Lake Camp, and the scouting party immediately fell for the property. The church bought, at first, 110 acres, but then increased the size to the current 270 acres. |
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34°13′53″N 116°56′24″W / 34.23139°N 116.94000°W[1] Cedar Lake is an artificial lake in San Bernardino County, California, USA, formed by a dam.
Cedar Lake Camp
Cedar Lake Camp is a retreat owned and operated by the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. It is located 2 hours away from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties and 5 minutes away from Big Bear Lake.
History
On the 270 acre property, there is an artificial lake whose dam was built in 1928 by the Bartlett brothers, who wanted to increase the value of the property. They later sold it to a family member, Guy Bartlett, who charged 25¢ admission onto the property. The lake and the surrounding areas were used for many episodes of Bonanza[2] and a variety of movies, including The Parent Trap, Kissin' Cousins, and Brigham Young. In 1954, the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles went looking for a camp to buy. Guy Bartlett's accountant suggested Cedar Lake Camp, and the scouting party immediately fell for the property. The church bought, at first, 110 acres, but then increased the size to the current 270 acres.
References
- "Cedar Lake Camp". Retrieved July 27, 2010.
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