Hawarden Hills in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Edgewild
1891
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Photographed by Volt Craft, June 12, 2026
1. Edgewild Marker
Brothers William and Edward Gulick built this house on the site of their forty acre citrus ranch and nursery. With additional offices in San Diego and Ontario, the Gulick brothers nurserys local ranch was operated by William, who with his wife, lived here until the Riverside office closed in 1907. In 1922, Margaret and Leroy Austin, a wealthy couple from New Jersey, purchased the property and made extensive improvements to the house and landscaping in 1933, the Austins received a grand prize from the National Yard and Garden Association for their aesthetically designed gardens.
Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 33° 55.575′ N, 117° 22.85′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Hawarden Hills. It is on Mary Street near Hawarden Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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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, on 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: Charles Montagu Dammers (approx. half a mile away); Raeburn Place (approx. half a mile away); Victoria Avenue (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Riverside Washington Navel Orange (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rosanna Scott Memorial Bicycle Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); History of Victoria Avenue (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dr. Lewis Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away); Victoria Avenue Forever (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
Regarding Edgewild. This New England style house was built in 1891 for brothers William and Edward
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 12, 2026
2. Edgewild Marker
In recent years this location has been a facility of the Muir Wood Teen Treatment for Mental Health & Substance Use.
Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#25). (Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 12, 2026
3. Edgewild Marker
courtesy Muir Wood
4. Edgewild
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 16, 2026. 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 4. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
