Downtown Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Riverside Municipal Auditorium
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026
1. Riverside Municipal Auditorium Memorial
For God and Country and in commemoration of all who have served our country in time of war
A.D. 1927.
Behind us are their glories,
before us are their dreams.
This memorial built by the Citizens of Riverside
AD MCMXXVII
Erected 1927. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list.
Location. 33° 58.913′ N, 117° 22.262′ W. Memorial is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of Mission Inn Avenue and Lemon Street, on the right when traveling west on Mission Inn Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 479 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Riverside Art Center and Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Universalist-Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Church of Christ Scientist (about 300 feet away); Meet Me at the Cheech (about 300 feet away); Chinese Memorial Pavilion (about 500 feet away); This Olive Tree (about 600 feet away); Old City Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
Regarding Riverside Municipal Auditorium. This is City of Riverside Landmark No. 17.
Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#17).
Designed by Arthur S. Benton and G. Stanley Wilson, and completed in 1929, this reinforced concrete Mission Revival style building was dedicated as a memorial to Riversides World War I veterans.(Submitted on June 30, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026
2. Riverside Municipal Auditorium Memorial
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026
3. Riverside Municipal Auditorium
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026
4. Riverside Municipal Auditorium
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 29, 2026
5. Riverside Municipal Auditorium
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, 5. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
