Upland city feature
About this landmark
Local museum occupies the former headquarters of the O.K. Fruit Exchange.
The Cooper Regional History Museum is located at 217 East "A" Street, Upland, CA 91786. The museum is housed in the former headquarters of the Ontario-Cucamonga (O.K.) Fruit Exchange, a building constructed in 1937 in the Art Moderne architectural style, situated at the corner of Second Avenue and "A" Street. The facility operates under the legal name Chaffey Communities Cultural Center dba Cooper Regional History Museum. The museum's primary focus is on Upland and Ontario and surrounding areas, with specific emphasis on the indigenous Gabrieleño Tongva people and the regional citrus industry spanning the 1880s to 1969. The largest room focuses on the wine and citrus history of the area, with additional spaces devoted to Native American artifacts and historical photographs. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and follows a pay-what-you-can admission model.
Building history and development
The organization was established in 1965 as the Chaffey Communities Cultural Center, with its grand opening to the public in February 1967. The center purchased the O.K. Fruit Exchange building in 1995, funded by a bequest from Ada Cooper, and was dedicated in 1997 and named after her. A courtyard was added to the east side of the building, completed in 2008, to serve as a community gathering space for cultural events.
The museum has a stated mission to promote an understanding and appreciation of the history of the local area through "collection, preservation and display of artifacts and educational programs." The organization maintains a full-time director available during operating hours to support this mission.
Visiting and collections
The museum remains actively operating with rotating exhibits and programs. Visitors can reach the museum at phone (909) 982-8010 or email [email protected] for information about hours and special events.
The collections emphasize the histories of the Gabrieleño Tongva people and the citrus and wine industries that shaped Upland from the late 1800s through the mid-twentieth century. The historic Art Moderne building itself anchors the museum within Upland's architectural heritage.
Insurance connection: Earthquake coverage
Earthquake insurance coverage limits are tied to a homeowners policy's dwelling coverage. The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) offers percentage-based deductibles (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, or 25%) for standard homes; older homes may face a minimum 15% deductible. CEA personal property coverage starts at $5,000 and can reach $25,000. Additional living expense coverage (temporary housing) ranges from $1,500 to $100,000 with no deductible. Earthquake coverage must be purchased through the same insurer that writes the residential property policy. Learn more about earthquake insurance. Eligibility and limits depend on the individual policy. The issued policy controls.
Primary sources: The museum's official homepage, official history page, and Wikipedia article on Upland.
Insurance context is general information only. The issued policy and its endorsements settle coverage.