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

Riverside City College Quadrangle

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

1. Riverside City College Quadrangle Marker

Inscription. Begun in 1924 and designed by architect G. Stanley Wilson, the Quadrangle is constructed of adjoining rectangular blocks that form an enclosure around an interior courtyard, recalling an Italian Renaissance palazzo.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 33° 58.259′ N, 117° 22.966′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Wood Streets. It is on Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the campus of Riverside City College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 Magnolia Avenue, 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

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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: Emerson and Mary Holt House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hammer-Wallihan House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shiels House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ernest and Louise Clarke House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The De Anza Statue and Newman Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Tetley Buildings (approx. half a mile away); Grant Elementary School (approx. half a mile away); J.R. Willis Building (1927) (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . .
1. Landmarks of the City of Riverside #48.

(4800 Magnolia Avenue)

(Submitted on June 22, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

2. additional photos of site. (Submitted on June 22, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

2. Riverside City College Quadrangle Marker

Note that the quadrangle is accessed here through this entrance leading to the other side of the building.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

3. inside quad

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

4. inside quad

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

5. Riverside City College Quadrangle Marker

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

6. Riverside City College Quadrangle Marker

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

7. Riverside City College Quadrangle Marker

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

8. Riverside City College Quadrangle Marker

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 22, 2026

9. Riverside City College Quadrangle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.