Eastside in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
University Heights Junior High School
1928
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
1. University Heights Junior High School Marker
Built on the site of an orange grove formerly owned by the widow of author Robert Louis Stevenson, this Spanish Renaissance building served as a junior high school until 1972. In 1974, the city purchased the property for park and social services center.
Cultural Heritage Board Landmark No. 49 City of Riverside.
Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 49.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 33° 58.51′ N, 117° 21.382′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Eastside. It can be reached from University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2060 University Ave, Riverside CA 92507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Collins-Seaton House (approx. Ό mile away); Dario G. Vasquez (approx. half a mile away); First Christian Church Parsonage (approx. half a mile away); Ward House (approx. half a mile away); Weber House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); John W. North Park (approx. Ύ mile away); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#49). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
2. University Heights Junior High School Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
3. University Heights Junior High School Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
4. University Heights Junior High School and Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
5. Cιsar E. Chαvez Community Center
Formerly the University Heights Junior High School.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
