In 1952, entrepreneur Walter Knott purchased the town of Calico and restored it, then later deeded it to the San Bernardino County, which operates the site as a historical county park and a popular tourist attraction of the U.S. Southwest.
Entrepreneur Walter Knott purchased the town of Calico. This was in 1952. Entrepreneur Walter Knott restored it. This was in 1952. Entrepreneur Walter Knott later deeded it to the San Bernardino County. This was in 1952. The San Bernardino County operates the site as a historical county park. The San Bernardino County operates a popular tourist attraction of the U.S. Southwest.