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

David and Miriam Bell House

1924/1933

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

David and Miriam Bell House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

1. David and Miriam Bell House Marker

Inscription. Original designed as a single-story Spanish Colonial Revival residence by Henry L.A. Jekel, the Bell House was constructed in 1924 for David and Miriam Bell. David S. Bell served as manager for L.V.W. Brown's citrus packing operations in the region. As their family grew, the Bells commissioned G. Stanley Wilson to add a second story in 1933, restyling the residence to the Monterey Revival Style. Although uncommon in Riverside, the Monterey Revival Style was popular across California at the time. The Bell family lived in the residence for over 30 years.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 143.)

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 1924.

Location. 33° 59.626′ N, 117° 22.671′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Houghton Avenue near Pine Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4428

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Houghton 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: Piddington House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairmount Park Bandshell (approx. ¼ mile away); Irvine House (approx. ¼ mile away); Famous Water Buffalo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civilian War Workers Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cree-Criddle House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jaeger Family House (approx. half a mile away); Elmer A. Day House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#143). (Submitted on July 8, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

David and Miriam Bell House, and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

2. David and Miriam Bell House, and Marker

David and Miriam Bell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

3. David and Miriam Bell House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.