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

John Swanson Residence

circa 1906

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

John Swanson Residence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

1. John Swanson Residence Marker

Inscription. Built by John Swanson around 1906, this home is one of the most unique examples of 19th-20th Century transitional architecture in the City of Riverside. The residence incorporates a distinctive blend of Victorian, Classical Revival and Arts & Crafts period styles.

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 113.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 33° 56.985′ N, 117° 24.262′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Magnolia Center. It is on Sierra Street east of Arch Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4654 Sierra Street, Riverside CA 92506, 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: The Chicago White Sox Redwood Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California (approx. 0.3 miles away); Parent Washington Navel Orange Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); Magnolia United Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry M. Streeter House (approx. ¾ mile away); Heritage House (approx. 1½ miles away); Charles Montagu Dammers

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(approx. 1.6 miles away); Victoria Avenue Forever (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#113). (Submitted on June 22, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

2. John Swanson Residence Marker

John Swanson Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

3. John Swanson Residence

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.