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

Ward House

1887

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Ward House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

1. Ward House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian residence featuring elements of the Queen Anne and Eastlake styles was built by George Faward for his own family. Ward, an undertaker served as chief of Riverside's volunteer fire department from 1890 through 1896. In later years he also served the city as a councilman and as its treasurer.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 51.)

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 1887.

Location. 33° 58.734′ N, 117° 21.886′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Eastside. It is on Mission Inn Avenue west of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2969 Mission Inn Avenue, 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 in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North

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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: First Christian Church Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); John W. North Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Collins-Seaton House (approx. ¼ mile away); Riverside Substation (approx. ¼ mile away); Riverside Art Center and Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#51). George F. Ward, an undertaker who was also Riverside’s volunteer fire department chief and a City councilman, built this Victorian-era house for his family in 1887. (Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Ward House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

2. Ward House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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