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

Lillian M. Spurgeon Residence

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

1. Lillian M. Spurgeon Residence Marker

Inscription. Robert H. Spurgeon designed this Spanish colonial revival residence for his mother in 1927. Mr. Spurgeon practiced in New York, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Santa Barbara; with most of his career centered in Riverside. The residence is an excellent example of his work from 1922-1930, his most prolific period. Mr. Spurgeon is considered by many to be among the most gifted exponents of the domestic Hispanic tradition. Sadly, his brilliant career was cut short in 1931 by his untimely death at the age of 37.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 111.)

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 1927.

Location. 33° 59.367′ N, 117° 23.155′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Ladera Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4648 Ladera Lane, Riverside CA 92501, 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 walking distance of this marker: Buena Vista Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry E. Huntington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cree-Criddle House (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.O. Evans House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harry W. Hammond Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jaeger Family House (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Rubidoux (approx. ¼ mile away); Benjamin Rockhold House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside #111.

(4648 Ladera Lane)

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

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

2. Lillian M. Spurgeon Residence Marker

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 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.