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

Hawthorne House

1889-1890

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Hawthorne House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 19, 2026

1. Hawthorne House Marker

Inscription. This Swiss Chalet grove home (1889-90) was constructed on a unique cross axial plan for English-born gentleman farmer, Archibald C.E. Hawthorne designed by noted local architect, AC Willard, with wrap-around porch, overhanging eaves, elaborate braces and three-sided triangular fireplace, its approach once faced Magnolia Avenue in the rural landscape of Riverside's citrus heyday. Changing ownership and land use eventually eliminated the surrounding 20-acre grove and separated the massive eucalyptus tree that once served as part of a windbreak system along the former southern boundary.

Erected by City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board. (Marker Number 123.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 33° 55.742′ N, 117° 25.852′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Ramona. It is on Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3747 Monroe Street, Riverside CA 92504, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sherman Institute (approx. half a mile away); Heritage House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arlington Branch Library (approx. 1.2 miles away); MALSR

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Magnolia United Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Henry M. Streeter House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Camp Anza Officer's Club (approx. 2 miles away); The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the California Baptist University. The Hawthorne House has a Monroe Street address. The marker location is somewhat removed from the house, and the marker itself is best viewed from Magnolia Street.
The marker is well hidden, about 250 feet to the north of the house, just inside the fence. According to security at Cal Baptist, the marker is to be viewed from the Magnolia Avenue side, through the fence, located 100 ft east of the bus stop.

Also see . . . 123. A.C.E. Hawthorne House and Eucalyptus Tree. City notes on Landmark.

This Swiss Chalet grove home (1889-90) was constructed on a unique cross-axial plan for English-born gentleman farmer, Archibald C.E. Hawthorne. Designed by noted local architect, A.C. Willard, with wrap-around
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 19, 2026

2. Hawthorne House
porch, overhanging eaves, elaborate braces and three-sided triangular fireplace, its approach once faced Magnolia Avenue in the rural landscape of Riverside’s citrus heyday. Changing ownership and land use eventually eliminated the surrounding 20-acre grove and separated the massive eucalyptus tree that once served as part of a windbreak system along the former southern boundary.

(Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Hawthorne House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 19, 2026

3. Hawthorne House

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 19, 2026

4. Hawthorne House

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 19, 2026

5. Hawthorne House

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

6. Hawthorne House Marker

The marker is behind the fence. House in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 6. submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.