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

Nielsen Pool House

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

1. Nielsen Pool House Marker

Inscription. The Nielsen Pool House was designed in 1964 by civil and structural engineer, Svend Nielsen, as his family home. Completed in 1966, this Mid-Century Modern Contemporary style semisubterranean residence exhibits prominent character-defining features, including horizontal emphasis, wide overhanging eaves, cantilevered balconies, and ribbon clerestory windows. Widely renowned for his cutting-edge advances in engineering and seismic design, Nielson’s home also features distinctive intent in the indoor swimming pool atrium, retractable raised roof, and cantilevered foundation.

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 134.)

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 1966.

Location. 33° 57.581′ N, 117° 21.624′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Victoria. It is on Sedgwick Avenue south of Prince Albert Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5036

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Sedgwick 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 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: Patsy O’Toole House (approx. 0.3 miles away); James M. Wood House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gore Manor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Victoria Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Martin Chase House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dario G. Vasquez (approx. ¾ mile away); University Heights Junior High School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Collins-Seaton House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#134). (Submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

2. Nielsen Pool House Marker

The marker is visible here to the left of the door.

Nielsen Pool House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

3. Nielsen Pool House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.