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

Arcade Building

1928

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Arcade Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026

1. Arcade Building Marker

Inscription.
A fine example of the Arcade Style popular in Riverside from 1928-30, this Spanish Renaissance building was designed by architects Walker and Eisen of Los Angeles for the Security Title Insurance and Guaranty Co. The structure was restored in 1976 by Clinton Marr and Associates architects and Tilden-Coil Constructors Inc.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 32.)

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 1928.

Location. 33° 58.88′ N, 117° 22.414′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of University Avenue and Orange Street, on the right when traveling east on University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3602 University Avenue, Riverside CA 92501, 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 walking distance of this marker: The Roosevelt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); E. M. Bonnett Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho Memorial

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Hall (about 400 feet away); Former Rouse's Department Store (about 400 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 500 feet away); Downtown Riverside Mahatma Gandhi Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#32).

Los Angeles architects Walker and Eisen designed this circa 1928 Spanish Renaissance arcade style building for the Security Title Insurance and Guaranty Company. It was restored in 1976.

(Submitted on June 30, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026

2. Arcade Building Marker

Arcade Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026

3. Arcade Building and Marker

Arcade Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026

4. Arcade Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.