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

Cree-Criddle House

1913

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Cree-Criddle House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

1. Cree-Criddle House Marker

Inscription.
This residence is an excellent example of a Craftsman Bungalow and is an important contributor to the Mount Rubidoux Historic District. It has been home to several prominent Rriverside residents. The most notable are Raymond Cree and Eugene B. Criddle. Mr. Cree, the original owner, served as a County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Criddle was vice president of the Southern Sierras Power company and from 1933 to 1937 served as Mayor of Riverside.

Erected by City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board. (Marker Number 104.)

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 1933.

Location. 33° 59.452′ N, 117° 22.956′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Beacon Way west of Redwood Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4536 Beacon Way, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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: Jaeger Family House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buena Vista Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Harry W. Hammond Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); David and Miriam Bell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Jerusalem Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Piddington House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry E. Huntington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mount Rubidoux (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#104). This Craftsman bungalow was built in 1913. Raymond Cree served as a County Superintendent of Schools. Later resident Eugene Criddle was Vice President of the Southern Sierras Power Company, and from

Cree-Criddle House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

2. Cree-Criddle House and Marker

1933 to 1937 served as Mayor of Riverside. (Submitted on July 7, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Cree-Criddle House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

3. Cree-Criddle House

Revised Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

4. Revised Marker

An updated marker (top) has been prepared and is pending installation and replacement of existing marker at the site.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.