University in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Farm House Motel
1953
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Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026
1. Farm House Motel Marker
Constructed in 1953, the farm house motel features the California Ranch style of architecture and is an example of this Motor Court Building Type. Character defining features include gambrel roofs, board-and-batten siding, diamond-paned or multi-lite windows, and multi-lite half glass doors. The gambrel roof shaped neon pole sign, exhibiting the ranch theme of the motel, was installed in 1958. The former motel is an example of post-WWII era auto tourism related development that was prominent along University Avenue, a former segment of State Highway 60 connecting Los Angeles to Palm Springs.
Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 140.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 33° 58.553′ N, 117° 20.527′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in University. It is on University Avenue west of Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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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, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Isidore and Marie Claire Camou (within shouting distance of this marker); Weber House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary D. Nichols (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip Brett (approx. 0.6 miles away); University Heights Junior High School (approx. 0.8 miles away); University Theater (approx. 0.8 miles away); Webber Memorial Cycad Collection (approx. one mile away); The Oroblanco Grapefruit Tree (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
Regarding Farm House Motel. In
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 27, 2026
2. Farm House Motel Marker - Wide View
Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#140). (Submitted on June 18, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026
3. Farm House Motel Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 27, 2026
4. Farm House Motel
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 27, 2026
5. Farm House Motel
Public Domain, June 18, 2026
6. Farm House Motel Vintage Postcard
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Last updated on June 18, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 2. submitted on February 27, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
