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

First Church of Christ Scientist (1900)

First Church of Christ Scientist Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 14, 2024

1. First Church of Christ Scientist Marker

Inscription.
Pioneer Southern California church organized by Emma S. Davis. Designed in Mission Style with classical facade by Arthur B. Benton.
F.L. Spaulding, Contractor.

Cultural Heritage Landmark No.7

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 33° 58.961′ N, 117° 22.248′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Lemon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3606 Lemon Street, Riverside CA 92501, 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 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: Universalist-Unitarian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riverside Art Center and Museum (about 400 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 500 feet away); This Olive Tree (about 500 feet away); Bell From Locomotive 66 (about 600 feet away); Napoleon and Joseph (about 600 feet away); Style and Grace of a Golden Era (about 600 feet away); Old City Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside #7

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First Church of Christ Scientist Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 14, 2024

2. First Church of Christ Scientist Cornerstone

First Church of Christ Scientist image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 14, 2024

3. First Church of Christ Scientist

The marker is at the top of the stairs, to the right of the door.

First Church of Christ Scientist Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 14, 2024

4. First Church of Christ Scientist Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.