Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mission Inn
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
1. Mission Inn Marker
Erected 1961 by California State Park Commission; and Mission Inn Garden Hotel. (Marker Number 761.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the National Historic Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 33° 58.985′ N, 117° 22.37′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It can be reached from Mission Inn Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located near the restaurant on the Mission Inn grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3649 Mission Inn Ave, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Napoleon and Joseph (here, next to this marker); Style and Grace of a Golden Era (a few steps from this marker); Booker Taliaferro Washington (a few steps from this
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Also see . . .
1. Frank Augustus Miller. Find A Grave Memorial (Submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)
2. Landmarks of the City of Riverside #1. (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
2. Mission Inn Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
3. Mission Inn 1902-1931
Originated as Glenwood Cottage, 1876. The present building was developed by Frank Miller in a California Mission style with architects Arthur B. Benton, Myron Hunt, and G. Stanley Wilson. Cultural Heritage Landmark No. 1, City of Riverside.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
4. National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
5. Mission Inn Markers
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
6. Frank Augustus Miller 1857-1935
Founder of the Mission Inn. Friend, benefactor and community leader of early Riverside. Richard Myer, Sculptor. Property of Mission Inn Foundation. Dedicated 1999.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
7. Frank Augustus Miller Statue
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
8. Historic Hotels of America
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
9. Mission Inn Marker
The Mission Inn portrays the style and grace of a golden era, built by Frank Miller beginning in 1882, the Mission Inn's magnificent ambiance took a span of 66 years to be completed. Miller had the foresight to recognize that Riverside was becoming a major tourist attraction for wealthy easterners and europeans seeking investment opportunities in the profitable citrus industry. More than anything the Mission Inn is an artful and architectural tribute to the vision, eclecticism and eccentricity of Frank Miller; one that deserves to be experienced by all who happen upon it.
Re-Dedication in Truth, Liberty and Toleration, October 23, 1993. Re-dedicated by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, Philip D. Wong, Grand President.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 22, 2002
10. El Camino Real Bell
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 9, 2019
11. Festival of Lights
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023
12. Mission Inn Marker
The marker is located to the right on a wall between the two cannons.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,058 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on January 1, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on June 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 11. submitted on December 13, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 12. submitted on June 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
