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

Buena Vista Bridge

1931

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 5, 2026

1. Buena Vista Bridge Marker

Inscription.
Construction of this bridge was a major element in the beautification program associated with the widening of the bridge over the Santa Ana River and of its Seventh Street approach. Its dramatic design and excellent workmanship in locally quarried and hand-cut stone -- along with its stately approaches from both east and west -- provide a distinctive and picturesque city entry.

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 74.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 33° 59.301′ N, 117° 23.118′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of Mount Rubidoux Drive and Mission Inn Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Mount Rubidoux Drive. Located at Loring Park, east of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3663 Mt Rubidoux Dr, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Lillian M. Spurgeon Residence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry W. Hammond Residence (about 700 feet away); Henry E. Huntington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jaeger Family House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Rubidoux (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cree-Criddle House (approx. ¼ mile away); C.O. Evans House (approx. ¼ mile away); Benjamin Rockhold House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . .
1. Landmarks of the City of Riverside. Buena Vista Bridge is number 74. (Submitted on June 5, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

2. Buena Vista Bridge Endures as Gateway to Riverside’s

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 5, 2026

2. Buena Vista Bridge Marker

Past. (Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Bridge and Marker

Buena Vista Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 5, 2026

4. Buena Vista Bridge

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 5, 2026

5. Buena Vista Bridge

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 5, 2026

6. Buena Vista Bridge

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 5, 2026

7. Buena Vista Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 3. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.