Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old City Hall

1924

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

1. Old City Hall Marker

Inscription.
In 1923, voters approved a bond issue for Riverside to construct its first municipally-owned city hall. Constructed in the Spanish Colonial revival style, this structure served the city government until 1975. Sold by the city in 1976, the building was used for commercial purposes until 1985 when it was purchased and restored by the partnership of Hlubik, Marr and Coil, local citizens.

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 33° 58.939′ N, 117° 22.369′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is at the intersection of Mission Inn Avenue and Orange Street, on the left when traveling west on Mission Inn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3612 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

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the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chinese Memorial Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); This Olive Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell From Locomotive 66 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nanjing Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Booker Taliaferro Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Napoleon and Joseph (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mission Inn (about 300 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#28). (Submitted on June 11, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

2. Old City Hall Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

3. Old City Hall Marker

The marker is at the base of the flagpole.

Old City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

4. Old City Hall

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

5. Old City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,675 times since then and 159 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on June 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.