Downtown Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
E. M. Bonnett Building
1908
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
1. E. M. Bonnett Building Marker
This building is most noteworthy for its alteration to the local arcade style in 1929 by its new owner, E. M. Bonnett. The alteration was initiated by a street widening which forced the lower story along Orange Street to be set back. Arched were built at the new curb line to support the second floor. Mr. Bonnett operated a downtown bakery from 1914 until 1922 and then turned his primary attention to the growing of oranges. He died in 1930.
Erected by Cultural Heritage Board Landmark, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 33.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 33° 58.862′ N, 117° 22.403′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Orange Street north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3800 Orange St, Riverside CA
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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 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arcade Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roosevelt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho Memorial (about 500 feet away); Cesar E. Chavez Memorial (about 500 feet away); Old City Hall (about 500 feet away); Former Rouse's Department Store (about 500 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#33). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
2. E. M. Bonnett Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 11, 2023. 2. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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