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

Victoria Avenue

1892

— Cultural Heritage Landmark —

Photographed by Volt Craft, October 7, 2024

1. Victoria Avenue 1892 Marker

Inscription.
This seven-mile divided avenue, From Myrtle St. to the city limits, was planned by Matthew Gage, canal builder and developer of Arlington Heights Subdivison. The original planting was supervised by Franz P. Hosp, famed landscape architect.

Erected 2000 by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 33° 56.08′ N, 117° 22.885′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Victoria. It is on Victoria Avenue east of Jane Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverside CA 92506, 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: The Riverside Washington Navel Orange (a few steps from this marker); Rosanna Scott Memorial Bicycle Trail (a few steps from this marker); History of Victoria Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Lewis Garden (a few steps from this marker); Victoria Avenue Forever (a few steps from this marker); Victoria Avenue Historic Restoration Project (a few steps from this marker); Roosevelt Palm / Helen Hays Yeager Memorial Grove

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(a few steps from this marker); Lorraine Small Rose Garden (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

More about this marker. This location has 2 markers and an information kiosk.

Also see . . .
1. Additional Photos. (Submitted on October 7, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
2. Landmarks of the City of Riverside (see #8). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Area around markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, October 7, 2024

2. Area around markers

Victoria Avenue National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, October 7, 2024

3. Victoria Avenue National Register of Historic Places Plaque

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 9, 2025

4. Victoria Avenue 1892 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 4. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.