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

C.O. Evans House

1908

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

C.O. Evans House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

1. C.O. Evans House Marker

Inscription. This home was designed & built in 1908 by Riverside Architect G. Stanley Wilson for Charles Orrick Evans and his family. It is built of redwood, brick and concrete in California Bungalow style with Tudor influences. Evans, one of the city's foremost bankers, gave Wilson permission to use a picture of this house in newspaper advertisements. Wilson is best remembered for his work on the rotunda of the Mission Inn.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 117.)

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.

Location. 33° 59.503′ N, 117° 22.998′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Downtown Riverside. It is on Indian Hill Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4622 Indian Hill Road, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

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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: Cree-Criddle House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jaeger Family House (approx. ¼ mile away); Buena Vista Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Harry W. Hammond Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); David and Miriam Bell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Famous Water Buffalo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civilian War Workers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Piddington House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . .
1. Landmarks of the City of Riverside #117.

(4622 Indian Hill Drive)

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

2. City of Riverside Co Evans House. The residence located at 4622 Indian Hill Road was the home

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

2. C.O. Evans House Marker

of Charles Orrick (C.O.)Evans and his wife Fanita who had the home built and lived in it until their deaths in 190 and 1971 respectively. When C.O. Evans built his home he vvas the cashier of the Riverside savings Bank and Trust Company. Later,he became vice-president of Citizens National Bank and ryas one of the city's foremost bankers. He was active in the community, heading war bond drives during both NN7orld War I and `~7orld NN7ar II. He as treasurer for Calyery Presbyterian Church for 38 years.

The street the house is located on was originally called Aurora Drive. In 1916 it was renamed Rubidoux Drive `Vest. This caused confusion with other streets named Rubldoux. In 1954 Fanita Evans suggested to the City Council that they rename the street Indian Hill Road to prevent confusion and to honor the Indian village that was once on the hill. The City Council accepted her suggestion.

G. Stanley `Filson, the contractor and architect for the Evans House, plied his architectural craft in Riverside and around southern California. His most famous work in Riverside and perhaps his greatest work is the Rotunda wing at the Mission

Photographed by Volt Craft, July 6, 2026

3. C.O. Evans House Marker

Inn. In addition to his work at the Mission Inn, ` Filson designed numerous public buildings and private homes throughout Riverside. `Filson is considered a very significant architect and his work in Riverside was a major contribution to the city's look and style. This home, one of Wilson's earliest, Nyas used by Wilson in advertising for his business.

This property is currently designated as a district contributor to the Mount Rubidoux Historic District, and has been designated'Structure of Merit -41,but its level of historic significance that stems from its association with C.O. Evans and its architectural value as a G. Stanley Wilson home merits individual recognition. The property clearly exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, architectural, or natural history (Criterion A)and is identified with persons or events significant in local,state, or national history. (Submitted on July 13, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 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, 3. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.