Downtown Rialto in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Christian Church of Rialto

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2025

1. First Christian Church of Rialto Marker

Inscription. Now known as Kristina Dana Hendrickson Cultural Center
Architect – H.M. Patterson
Built 1906 – dedicated 1907
National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources
2003

Donated by Dr. and Mrs. Merlin A. Hendrickson in loving memory of their daughter

Erected by Dr. and Mrs. Merlin A. Hendrickson.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 34° 6.153′ N, 117° 22.208′ W. Marker is in Rialto, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in Downtown Rialto. It is at the intersection of North Riverside Avenue and East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Riverside Avenue. Marker is in the foyer of the bell tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Riverside Ave, Rialto CA 92376, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and

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specifically in the Transverse 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rialto Adobe (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Bridge To Progress (approx. 0.8 miles away); Viticulture and the Muscat Grape (approx. 1½ miles away); The Era of Citrus & Fruit Colonies (approx. 1.8 miles away); Mitla Café (approx. 3.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Colton Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rialto.

Another marker is no longer nearby. La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. First Christian Church of Rialto. National Register nomination (PDF) and accompanying photos

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2025

2. First Christian Church of Rialto Marker

Marker is in the foyer, at the top of the steps.

(separate PDF) of the church, which is now a museum. (Prepared by Janet Hansen; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Kristina Dana Hendrickson Cultural Center. A historic church located at the corner of Riverside Avenue and 2nd Street in Rialto, California. The church was built from 1906 to 1907 by volunteers to serve Rialto's First Christian Church, which was founded in 1905. (City of Rialto, California) (Submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

First Christian Church of Rialto image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2025

3. First Christian Church of Rialto

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.