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

Style and Grace of a Golden Era

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

1. Style and Grace of a Golden Era Marker

Inscription. The Mission Inn portrays the style and grace of a golden era, built by Frank Miller beginning in 1892, the Mission Inn's magnificent ambiance took a span of 66 years to be completed. Miller had the foresight to recognize that Riverside was becoming a major tourist attraction for wealthy easterners and Europeans seeking investment opportunities in the profitable citrus industry. More than anything, the Mission Inn is an artful and architectural tribute to the vision, eclecticism and eccentricity of Frank Miller; one that deserves to be experienced by all who happen upon it.

Erected 1993 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 33° 58.989′ N, 117° 22.365′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. Marker is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3640 Main St, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mission Inn (a few steps from this marker); Napoleon and Joseph (a few steps from this marker); Booker Taliaferro Washington

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(a few steps from this marker); Bell From Locomotive 66 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nanjing Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); This Olive Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loring Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

2. Style and Grace of a Golden Era Marker

Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside California image. Click for full size.

Detroit Publishing Company (courtesy of the New York Public Library), 1913

3. Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside California

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.