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

Victoria Avenue

1892

— Cultural Heritage Landmark —

Photographed by Volt Craft, October 7, 2024

1. Victoria Avenue 1892 Marker

Inscription.
This seven-mile divided avenue, From Myrtle St. to the city limits, was planned by Matthew Gage, canal builder and developer of Arlington Heights Subdivison. The original planting was supervised by Franz P. Hosp, famed landscape architect.

Erected 2000 by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 33° 56.08′ N, 117° 22.885′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Victoria. It is on Victoria Avenue east of Jane Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverside CA 92506, 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

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Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Riverside Washington Navel Orange (here, next to this marker); Rosanna Scott Memorial Bicycle Trail (a few steps from this marker); History of Victoria Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Lewis Garden (a few steps from this marker); Victoria Avenue Forever (a few steps from this marker); Victoria Avenue Historic Restoration Project (a few steps from this marker); Roosevelt Palm / Helen Hays Yeager Memorial Grove (a few steps from this marker); Lorraine Small Rose Garden (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

More about this marker. This location has 2 plaques and an information kiosk. An identical Victoria Avenue plaque is located at Victoria & Myrtle Ave. Similar information kiosks are located at Victoria & Myrtle Ave, and at Victoria & La Sierra Ave.

Regarding Victoria Avenue.
City of Riverside Historical Landmark No. 8, statement of significance:
Victoria Avenue (Myrtle Avenue, southwest seven miles ending at Boundary Lane) This

Victoria Avenue Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, October 7, 2024

2. Victoria Avenue Markers

landscaped divided avenue was developed to connect the 1890 Arlington Heights subdivision to downtown. Grading was completed in 1892. Landscape architect Franz P. Hosp supervised the original planting; the avenue now includes over 90 species of trees as well as numerous shrubs.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Another, identical Victoria Avenue plaque.

Also see . . .
1. Additional Photos. (Submitted on October 7, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
2. Landmarks of the City of Riverside (see #8). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, circa October 7, 2024

3. National Register of Historic Places

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 9, 2025

4. Victoria Avenue 1892 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 4. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.