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

Weber House

1932-1938

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Weber House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

1. Weber House Marker

Inscription.
Peter J. Weber was chief designer for the local architectural firm of G. Stanley Wilson. His work survives in the international rotunda and other portions of the Mission Inn, and in many significant Riverside and regional buildings. Weber's home is an unusual blend of various styles, including Moorish, Craftsman, and Art Deco. This house is unique for its dependence upon recycled materials and its 1935 solar water heater.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 33° 58.513′ N, 117° 20.67′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in University. It can be reached from the intersection of University Avenue and Cranford Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1510 University Avenue, Riverside CA 92507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Farm House Motel (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isidore and Marie Claire Camou (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary D. Nichols (approx. ¼ mile away); University Heights Junior High School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Philip Brett (approx. 0.7 miles away); Collins-Seaton House (approx. 0.9 miles away); University Theater (approx. one mile away); Dario G. Vasquez (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . .
1. Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#52).

Peter J. Weber, chief designer for G. Stanley Wilson’s architectural firm, built this unusual house between 1932 and 1938. It combines
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

2. Weber House Marker
The marker is on the brick monument in front of the house.
elements of various architectural styles including Moorish, Craftsman and Art Deco

(Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

2. Weber House tours. [email protected] (949) 300-8719‬ (Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

3. Wikipedia - Weber House. (Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
4. PBS: Riverside art and cultural guide. This article has interior pictures of the house. (Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Weber House rear (with supplemental marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

3. Weber House rear (with supplemental marker)

Weber House secondary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

4. Weber House secondary Marker

Built by Peter J. Weber, chief designer for G. Stanley Wilson Architectural firm, the house features handcrafted details and recycled materials. The exterior brick came from grant school and the bathroom mosaic was constructed using broken tile. Mr. Weber installed a solar water heater in 1935 using collector panels made of automobile windshields. The house's double walls are insulated with cardboard and the basement kept the house cool in the summer.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

5. Weber House Marker

Photographed by Volt Craft

6. Weber House Marker

Brochure at the site

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Last updated on July 2, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.