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

Benjamin Rockhold House

1906

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Benjamin Rockhold House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

1. Benjamin Rockhold House Marker

Inscription. Designed by James C. Stanley, this house is unusual in its combination of craftsman and Swiss Chalet architectural styles. Original owner, Benjamin Rockhold, owned multiple citrus groves and served on the boards of directors of Citizens Bank, National Bank of Riverside, and the United Wholesale Grocers of Los Angeles. He and his brother John established the successful Rockhold Brothers Grocery in 1889. Originally located in the mile square at 4220 Lemon Street, the Mullen family moved the house in 1998.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 99.)

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 1889.

Location. 33° 59.521′ N, 117° 22.907′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Lakehill Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4581 Lakehill Circle, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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: C.O. Evans House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cree-Criddle House (about 500 feet away); David and Miriam Bell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Jaeger Family House (approx. ¼ mile away); Piddington House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lillian M. Spurgeon Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Buena Vista Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Famous Water Buffalo (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside #99.

(4581 Indian Hill Road) This 1906 Swiss Chalet/Craftsman style house was moved here from 4220 Lemon Street in 1998. Benjamin and his brother John established The Rockhold
Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

2. Benjamin Rockhold House Marker
Brothers Grocery in 1889.

(Submitted on July 13, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

3. Benjamin Rockhold House Marker

Back of house is visible from the street. Note that the house has an Indian Hill Road address (front of the house), but the marker is located on Lakehill Circle (by the back of the house).

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

4. Benjamin Rockhold House Marker

A sign from the back side of the house directs you to the front

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.