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

Devine House

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

1. Devine House Marker

Inscription.
This Queen Anne style home was designed by architect John C. Pelton, Jr., for Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Devine. Devine was a pioneer in the local fruit packing industry and shipped raisins, oranges, dried fruits, and honey under the "Sunbeam" label. After Devine's death in 1923, Mrs. Devine shared the house with boarders. Mrs. Devine passed away here in 1942.

Erected by City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board. (Marker Number 30.)

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 1888.

Location. 33° 58.948′ N, 117° 23.177′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on 12th Street east of Redwood Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4475 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

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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: Jarvis House (within shouting distance of this marker); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Rubidoux (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry E. Huntington (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harry W. Hammond Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grant Elementary School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry Van Dyke (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Regarding Devine House. This 1888 Queen Anne style residence was designed by architect John C. Pelton, Jr. for Frank Devine and his wife. Frank was a pioneer in the local fruit packing industry. Mrs. Devine lived in the house until her death in 1948.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (see #30).

Devine House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 15, 2026

2. Devine House

The marker is just out of frame at lower right, visible from sidewalk behind picket fence.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.