Located in San Bernardino County, California, Rialto was established in 1887. Named after the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. Transitioned from citrus groves to suburban community.
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Founded1887|Population105,000|Peak105,000(2024)|CountySan Bernardino County
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1887Founded During Land Boom: Named after Venice's Rialto Bridge.
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1942Citrus Industry: Orange groves dominate.
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1960Parks & Recreation: Rialto developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2000Inland Empire Growth: Affordable housing draws families.
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1887Culture
Founded During Land Boom
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Citrus Industry
1960Culture
Parks & Recreation
2000Business
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Named after the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy.
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Transitioned from citrus groves to suburban community.
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Part of the rapidly growing Inland Empire.
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Rialto is located in San Bernardino County, California.
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Rialto was founded in 1887.
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