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

James M. Wood House

1891

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

James M. Wood House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

1. James M. Wood House Marker

Inscription. This Colonial Revival house was built for James M. Wood, renowned theater architect from Chicago. Mr. Wood had come to Riverside in 1889 to design the interior of the Loring Opera House A.C. Willard, who had designed the exterior of the opera house, was also architect for Mr. Wood's Riverside residence. Mr. Wood stayed in his new house only infrequently and sold it in 1893.

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 89.)

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 1891.

Location. 33° 57.842′ N, 117° 21.79′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Eastside. It is on Prince Albert Drive east of Sedgwick Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2490 Prince Albert Drive, Riverside CA 92507, 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

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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 walking distance of this marker: Gore Manor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nielsen Pool House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Victoria Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dario G. Vasquez (approx. half a mile away); Patsy O’Toole House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Martin Chase House (approx. 0.6 miles away); University Heights Junior High School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Collins-Seaton House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#89).

Wood, a theatrical architect from Chicago, designed his 1891 Colonial Revival style house with architect A.C. Willard.

(Submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

2. James M. Wood House Marker

James M. Wood House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

3. James M. Wood 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 9 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.