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

Jarvis House

1888

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Jarvis House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

1. Jarvis House Marker

Inscription. Built for John T. Jarvis, this victorian house was occupied by members of his family until 1974. In 1914, the tall tower and third story dormer windows were removed and a new front porch and central gable were added to reflect the term popular bungalow style. A local businessman, Jarvis served from 1915 to 1925 as a city councilman and from 1926 to 1928 as mayor.

Erected by City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board. (Marker Number 78.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 33° 58.947′ N, 117° 23.2′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of 12th Street and Redwood Drive, on the left when traveling west on 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4492 12th 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,

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: Devine House (within shouting distance of this marker); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Rubidoux (approx. ¼ mile away); Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry E. Huntington (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Henry Van Dyke (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gail Egenes (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Mount Rubidoux (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Regarding Jarvis House. This 1888 Victorian-era house was remodeled in 1914 by owner John T. Jarvis to more closely resemble the then–popular Craftsman style. Jarvis served from 1915 to 1925 as a City councilman and from 1926 to 1928 as mayor.

Also see . . . The Jarvis House Video (Youtube, 3:01). (Submitted on June 18, 2026.)

Jarvis House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

2. Jarvis House and Marker

The marker is at lower left.

Jarvis House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

3. Jarvis House

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

4. Jarvis House

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 7 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.