Perris in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Southern Hotel
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
1. Southern Hotel Marker
Site of Southern Hotel, built in 1887.
Dedicated by Jurupa Parlor No.296, Native Daughters of the Golden West, May 23, 1965.
Erected 1965 by Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 33° 46.916′ N, 117° 13.71′ W. Marker was in Perris, California, in Riverside County. It was on D Street south of 4th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 445 S D St, Perris CA 92570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, and in the Peninsular Ranges. It was also in the American Southwest. Globally, it was 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 found itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Pinacate (approx. 1½ miles away); 1918 Romoland School (approx. 4.3 miles away); Motte Brothers (approx. 4½ miles away); Quail Valley Country Club (approx. 5.4 miles away); Kings Inn (approx. 5½ miles away); William Newport Ranch
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Regarding Southern Hotel. Built by Swiss immigrant couple Bernardo and Marcellina Bernasconi, who owned a ranch, and had six children. It was used as a hotel serving the San Jacinto - Perris stage line until 1919, when it was converted to the Bernasconi family residence. It was a residence when the marker was placed here in 1965. The home was abandoned in 1982. In 1987, there were two arson fires. In 1990, it was bought by the Motte brothers and restored. In 1992 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today it is an office building with a museum open by appointment only.
Also see . . . The History of the Southern Hotel and Mr. and Mrs. Bernasconi. Perris Valley Historical Museum (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
2. Southern Hotel Marker
The marker is missing.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
3. Southern Hotel
The marker was in the landscaping to the left of the hotel.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
4. Bank of Perris
Located at 4th & D Streets. Built in 1918.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021
5. Perris Depot
Located on 4th Street west of D Street. Built in 1892.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
