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

William Collier House

1892

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

William Collier House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 1, 2026

1. William Collier House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian house was built for Riverside attorney William Collier. One of the founders of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Mr. Collier lived in the house from 1892 until 1916. R.H. Polkinghorn purchased the Collier House in 1916 and lived in it until 1926. Mr. Polkinghorn was later named the first County Administrator for Riverside County. The house was moved from Prospect Avenue in 1987 to spare it from demolition.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 79.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list.

Location. 33° 59.222′ N, 117° 21.956′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is at the intersection of Lime Street and 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Lime Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3092 Lime Street, 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: Mitchell House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John J. Hewitt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harada House (approx. ¼ mile

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away); First Church of Christ Scientist (approx. 0.4 miles away); Casa De Anza Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Riverside Art Center and Museum (approx. half a mile away); Riverside Municipal Auditorium (approx. half a mile away); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside #79.

(3092 Lime Street) This Queen Anne style house was built in 1895 for Riverside attorney William Collier.

(Submitted on July 2, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 1, 2026

2. William Collier House Marker

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 1, 2026

3. William Collier House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.