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

Grant Elementary School

1934

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Grant Elementary School Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

1. Grant Elementary School Marker

Inscription. Designed by architect G. Stanley Wilson in the mission revival style, this structure opened for instruction in 1955 and rests on a site occupied by city schools since 1869. The fountain was installed in 1896 for the original school building.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board - City of Riverside. (Marker Number 38.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 33° 58.685′ N, 117° 22.927′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of 14th Street and Brockton Street, on the right when traveling west on 14th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4011 14th 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,

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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 Tetley Buildings (approx. 0.2 miles away); The De Anza Statue and Newman Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); J.R. Willis Building (1927) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shiels House (approx. 0.3 miles away); John G. Gabbert (approx. 0.3 miles away); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Riverside County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Riverside County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Regarding Grant Elementary School. This Mission Revival style school was designed by G. Stanley Wilson and opened in 1935. It replaced the original 1889 school building that was razed following the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. The fountain was installed in 1896 and stands as a reminder of the first school.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (see #38).

Marker to right of west facing entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

2. Marker to right of west facing entrance

(Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Looking north from the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

3. Looking north from the marker

Couryard to south of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

4. Couryard to south of marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.