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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Riverside, California

 
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1 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 32 — Arcade Building — 1928 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
A fine example of the Arcade Style popular in Riverside from 1928-30, this Spanish Renaissance building was designed by architects Walker and Eisen of Los Angeles for the Security Title Insurance and Guaranty Co. The structure was restored in . . . — — Map (db m304455) HM
2 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Arlington — 46 — Arlington Branch Library — 1908 - 1909 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Greek revival building was paid for with a donation by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and with a local match. Since construction, the library has, at various times, shared the structure with the fire department the . . . — — Map (db m303974) HM
3 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Bell From Locomotive 66 —
Bell from Locomotive 66 Eldora Railroad built from Eldora, IA. to Ackley, IA. In 1866 now part of the Minneapolis & St. Louis R.R. — — Map (db m233203) HM
4 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 99 — Benjamin Rockhold House — 1906 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
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, . . . — — Map (db m305588) HM
5 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Booker T. Washington - Frank A. Miller —
Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) was born into slavery and later became an educator, author, and orator. A passionate promoter of education, he led and expanded the Tuskegee Institute and is considered one of the most prominent African . . . — — Map (db m267319) HM
6 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Booker Taliaferro Washington —
Booker Taliaferro Washington visited the Mission Inn as a guest of Frank Miller in 1914. In 2004, the Black Voice News & Foundation, Inc. spearheaded a community drive and commissioned M. Bernard Edmonds to sculpt a bust of him to celebrate the . . . — — Map (db m226098) HM
7 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 74 — Buena Vista Bridge — 1931 —
Construction of this bridge was a major element in the beautification program associated with the widening of the bridge over the Santa Ana River and of its Seventh Street approach. Its dramatic design and excellent workmanship in . . . — — Map (db m301871) HM
8 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Arlanza — Camp Anza Officer's Club —
This historic officer's club is one of few remaining significant buildings from Camp Anza, a World War II staging and debarkation center. Remembered as the "father of Camp Anza," then captain Walter A. Johnson oversaw the rapid construction of the . . . — — Map (db m303426) HM
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9 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 85 — Casa De Anza Hotel — 1927 —
Designer of the Aurea Vista Hotel and of major portions of the Mission Inn, architect G. Stanley Wilson planned this Spanish Colonial revival hotel for himself. A resident of Riverside since 1895, Mr. Wilson was designing and supervising new . . . — — Map (db m304349) HM
10 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Cesar E. Chavez Memorial —
Like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar Chavez's legacy is one of non-violence. He mobilized hundreds of Americans to boycott, strike, and make change through political action. He used the fast as a tool to demonstrate personal . . . — — Map (db m304168) HM
11 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Casa Blanca — Charles Montagu Dammers — Riverside's Butterfly Man —
Whereas butterflies uplift many with their beauty, they became a life consuming passion for Charles Dammers. A former WW I British sea captain with only a grammar school education, Dammers bought a failing citrus grove at this location in . . . — — Map (db m258205) HM
12 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Magnolia Center — The Chicago White Sox Redwood Tree —
Planted February 24, 1914 by members of that famous ball team. Tablet presented to City of Riverside by Charles A. Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox. — — Map (db m302533) HM
13 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Chinese Memorial Pavilion —
This pavilion is a memorial dedicated to the spirit and courage of the Chinese pioneers who came to Riverside. The culture and heritage contributed by them exemplifies the diversity that is an integral part of the magnificence of this land. — — Map (db m304507) HM
14 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — Citrus Experiment Station — County of Riverside Historical Marker —
The University of California established the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside in 1906 and moved it into the central and south buildings of this Mission Revival style group in 1918, initiating the present campus. Here Herbert John Webber, Leon . . . — — Map (db m199538) HM
15 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Civilian War Workers Memorial —
To the civilian war workers of Riverside and the Nation — Veterans of the Battle of Production and full partners in victory. — — Map (db m239704) WM
16 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 117 — C.O. Evans House — 1908 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
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 . . . — — Map (db m305592) HM
17 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Eastside — 45 — Collins-Seaton House — 1900 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This classical revival house was designed by Los Angeles architect O.P. Dennis for real estate broker William S. Collins. Shortly after its completion Mr. Collins moved to Newport Beach where he led the development of Newport and Balboa. Fine . . . — — Map (db m303915) HM
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18 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 024 — County of Riverside Historical Marker No. 024 —
The first commercially significant hydroelectric plant in California, designed and built by Gustavus Olivio Newman, went into service here in 1888. Utilizing the flow of the Riverside Water Company canal to produce about 225 kilowatts of power . . . — — Map (db m304661) HM
19 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 104 — Cree-Criddle House — 1913 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This residence is an excellent example of a Craftsman Bungalow and is an important contributor to the Mount Rubidoux Historic District. It has been home to several prominent Rriverside residents. The most notable are Raymond Cree and Eugene . . . — — Map (db m305033) HM
20 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Eastside — Dario G. Vasquez —
This park is dedicated to the memory of Dario G. Vasquez born Dec. 19, 1919 A Riversider raised in this neighborhood. Killed in action in North Africa During WWII. April 2, 1943 — — Map (db m267547) WM
21 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 143 — David and Miriam Bell House — 1924/1933 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Original designed as a single-story Spanish Colonial Revival residence by Henry L.A. Jekel, the Bell House was constructed in 1924 for David and Miriam Bell. David S. Bell served as manager for L.V.W. Brown's citrus packing operations in the region. . . . — — Map (db m305114) HM
22 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 73 — The De Anza Statue and Newman Park — 1940 —
Spanish explorer Don Juan Bautista de Anza is the first European known to visit the area now known as Riverside. He passed through this region in 1774 and again in 1775-76 while seeking an overland roote from Sonora Mexico to the San Francisco . . . — — Map (db m304231) HM
23 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — De Anza Trail — 1774 —
The first overland route to California. — — Map (db m257000) HM
24 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 30 — Devine House — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Queen Anne style home was designed by architect John C. Pelton, Jr., for Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Devine. Devine was a pioneer in the local fruit packing industry and shipped raisins, oranges, dried fruits, and honey under the "Sunbeam" label. . . . — — Map (db m303126) HM
25 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho Memorial — 도산안창호기념동상 —
Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho 1878-1938 Pioneer · Educator · Orange Picker · Patriot Freedom was his life, and he gave his life to freedom. Dosan Ahn Chang Ho believed that an individual could make a difference in the course of human . . . — — Map (db m304173) HM
26 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Downtown Riverside Mahatma Gandhi Monument — 1869-1948 —
The Great Soul In a century ravaged by war and marked by the relentless degradation of the weak, came a warrior from India unlike any the world had seen in a long time. Clad in homespun cotton (khadi) like India's poorest, and armed . . . — — Map (db m304198) HM
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27 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Victoria — Dr. Lewis Garden —
In 1993, the volunteer organization Victoria Avenue Forever undertook to improve a semi-abandoned plot on land on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Jane Street. The hardscape, irrigation system and plants were funded by donations, and VAF volunteers . . . — — Map (db m273846) HM
28 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 33 — E. M. Bonnett Building — 1908 —
This building is most noteworthy for its alteration to the local arcade style in 1929 by its new owner, E. M. Bonnett. The alteration was initiated by a street widening which forced the lower story along Orange Street to be set back. Arched were . . . — — Map (db m230013) HM
29 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Hawarden Hills — 25 — Edgewild — 1891 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Brothers William and Edward Gulick built this house on the site of their forty acre citrus ranch and nursery. With additional offices in San Diego and Ontario, the Gulick brothers nurserys local ranch was operated by William, who with his wife, . . . — — Map (db m302551) HM
30 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Eliza Lovell Tibbets — 1825 - 1898 — Sower's Dream —
Eliza Tibbets embodied the spirit of her beliefs as an abolitionist, a suffragist and a pioneer of the California Citrus industry. Her pioneering life gave fruition to the most important plant introduction in the history of the United States. In . . . — — Map (db m304319) HM
31 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 101 — Elmer A. Day House — 1895 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Vernacular Victorian style house was built for Elmer A. Day, a horticulturist, at 325 Eighth Street in the center of citrus groves. As Riverside transitioned from an agricultural colony to a commercial center, the house was moved to its current . . . — — Map (db m304350) HM
32 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Wood Streets — 105 — Emerson and Mary Holt House — “St. Valentine Hall” — 1924 —
This Spanish colonial revival house was originally home to two important Riverside citizens, Emerson and Mary Holt. Mr. Holt was vice president of the Riverside Title Company, chaplain of the Evergreen Masonic Lodge, and co-founder of the . . . — — Map (db m303134) HM
33 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Wood Streets — 116 — Ernest and Louise Clarke House — 1928 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Henry Jekel designed this Spanish Colonial Revival house for Ernest and Louise Clarke; it was built in 1928. In 1896 Ernest became Editor of the Riverside Daily Press, a position he held for 37 years, and later the Head of the combined . . . — — Map (db m303638) HM
34 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 10 — Fairmount Park Bandshell — - 1920 - — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Public open air concerts became a regular feature in Riverside before the turn of the century in 1908, the wooden bandstand was moved to Fairmount Park from White Park to accommodate growing audiences. In 1920 this permanent bandshell was built from . . . — — Map (db m305117) HM
35 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Famous Water Buffalo —
Designed and Manufactured by Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation — — Map (db m305125) WM
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36 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, University — 140 — Farm House Motel — 1953 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Constructed in 1953, the farm house motel features the California Ranch style of architecture and is an example of this Motor Court Building Type. Character defining features include gambrel roofs, board-and-batten siding, diamond-paned or . . . — — Map (db m303247) HM
37 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Eastside — 83 — First Christian Church Parsonage — 1889 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
In 1872 the Southern California Colony Association deeded the lot at 575 Vine Street to Riverside's first church, the Congregational Church, which conveyed it to the First Christian Church (Church of Christ) in 1887. The parsonage, built for Rev. . . . — — Map (db m303913) HM
38 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 7 — First Church of Christ Scientist — 1900 —
Pioneer Southern California church organized by Emma S. Davis. Designed in Mission Style with classical facade by Arthur B. Benton. F.L. Spaulding, Contractor. City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Landmark No. 7 — — Map (db m303992) HM
39 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 6 — First Congregational Church — County of Riverside Historical Marker —
Riverside's first church, organized in 1872. Combined community effort built its first structure at Sixth and Vine. Opened in 1873 and used also by cooperating faiths, a Gothic style building was opened on this site in 1887. This Spanish . . . — — Map (db m176378) HM
40 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California —
To Commemorate the introduction of the first Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California, brought to Riverside from Lakeland, Florida in 1890 by Twogood and Cutter, pioneer nurserymen, and to honor J.E. Cutter who planted here one of those first . . . — — Map (db m82144) HM
41 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 50 — Former Rouse's Department Store — 1895 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This building has been remodeled several times, beginning in 1915. The most important remodeling was undertaken in 1924 with G. Stanley Wilson as architect. The upper floor of the facade still features a portion of Wilson's contributions, based upon . . . — — Map (db m304160) HM
42 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 59 — Fox Theater — 1929 —
Designed by the firm of Batch and Stanberry, this Mission Revival Theater opened as a combination cinema/Vaudeville house. With the death of Vaudeville, the space formerly occupied by the large stage was converted to a smaller cinema, fronting . . . — — Map (db m226106) HM
43 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Fr. Junipero Serra —
The beginning of civilization in California Fr. Junipero Serra Apostle · Legislator · Builder To commemorate his good works this tablet is here placed Unveiled by Wiliam Howard Taft Twenty seventh President of the United States October 12 A.D. . . . — — Map (db m257236) HM
44 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Gail Egenes —
In memory of Gail Egenes 1961 - 2017 15 Years of Leadership Gail led the Conservancy's efforts to conserve Mt. Rubidoux peak, this open space landmark, in collaboration with the Friends of Mt. Rubidoux and the Mission Inn Foundation. Gail's many . . . — — Map (db m257237)
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45 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Eastside — 136 — Gore Manor — 1932 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Colonial Revival residence was designed by master architect Garrett Beekman Van Pelt, Jr., a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, built for Thomas E. Gore a local citrus grower and bank official. Gore was active in the production and . . . — — Map (db m303754) HM
46 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 38 — Grant Elementary School — 1934 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Designed by architect G. Stanley Wilson in the mission revival style, this structure opened for instruction in 1955 and rests on a site occupied by city schools since 1869. The fountain was installed in 1896 for the original school building. — — Map (db m303122) HM
47 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 77 — Hammer-Wallihan House — 1926 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Architect Henry L.A. Jekel designed this distinctive house for Bertha and Gustav Adolph Hammer. After several winter vacations at the Mission Inn, the Hammers of New York had chosen to retire here. The foot-thick walls are covered on the outside . . . — — Map (db m303133) HM
48 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 23 — Harada House — 1884 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This house was purchased in 1915 by local restaurant proprietor Jukichi Harada in the names of his three American-born minor children. It was remodeled and expanded to two stories in 1916. The question of legal ownership of this house resulted . . . — — Map (db m303434) HM
49 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 112 — Harry W. Hammond Residence — 1908 —
Constructed in 1908 this residence is significant both in its exemplary representation of the craftsman style of architecture and its association with Harry W. Hammond, who resided here for seventeen of his forty-nine year history as a principal . . . — — Map (db m304993) HM
50 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Victoria — 82 — Hartree Grove — 1892 —
The original six-room adobe construction for this house was the work of Hamlet Philpot, a young Englishman and orange grower. Labor was provided by local Indians. In 1899, its second owner, Herman Wilson, named the house after a family castle in . . . — — Map (db m302541) HM
51 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Ramona — 123 — Hawthorne House — 1889-1890 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Swiss Chalet grove home (1889-90) was constructed on a unique cross axial plan for English-born gentleman farmer, Archibald C.E. Hawthorne designed by noted local architect, AC Willard, with wrap-around porch, overhanging eaves, elaborate . . . — — Map (db m303428) HM
52 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Henry E. Huntington —
One of those who made possible this trail of shrines to Father Serra's cross. Henry E. Huntington Man of affairs Large in his bounty yet wise, he feared God, fostered art, and furthered the knowledge of man. — — Map (db m257233) HM
53 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Magnolia Center — 88 — Henry M. Streeter House — 1888 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Victorian farmhouse was built for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Streeter on forty acres of alfalfa and citrus property. Mr. Streeter was an early community leader, serving on the State Assembly from 1879 until 1881; on the State Senate from 1890 until . . . — — Map (db m303120) HM
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54 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park — Henry Van Dyke — 1952 - 1933 —
Poet man of rare piety Lover of nature and a true friend to all men Easter morning 1913 and 1927 on this mountain at sunrise he here read his beautiful poem "God of the open air" "And then on Easter morn, his victory won, breaking the . . . — — Map (db m257238) HM
55 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 5 — Heritage House — 1891 — Riverside —
Designed in Queen Anne style for Mrs. James Bettner, widow of an early citrus pioneer, by architect John H. Walls. The home was purchased for restoration by the Riverside Museum Associates, 1969. — — Map (db m302529) HM
56 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Victoria — History of Victoria Avenue —
Victoria Avenue owes its existence to the vision of Matthew Gage, a jeweler from Kingston, Canada, who moved to Riverside in 1881. He developed the Gage Canal, which allowed for the planting of the vast, arid lands of what would come to be known as . . . — — Map (db m273843) HM
57 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Howard H "Tim" Hays — Civic Leader — The Press-Enterprise 1946-1997 —
Nationally recognized newspaper editor and publisher Defender of the First Amendment Driving force and generous benefactor Leading contributor to the quality of life in the Riverside region: The Mission Inn Riverside Art Museum . . . — — Map (db m304267) HM
58 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 35 — Irvine House — 1906 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Architects Seehorn and Preston designed this French Normandy Revival style house for Lew and Stella Blanchard Irvine. The sixteen-room mansion was designed especially to hold the functions of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, of which Stella . . . — — Map (db m304352) HM
59 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, University — Isidore and Marie Claire Camou —
With gratitude to Isidore and Marie Claire Camou and family who operated the Farm House Motel for 32 years and saved the original horse and buggy to live on as a beloved piece of Riverside's heritage. — — Map (db m294316) HM
60 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 114 — Jackson Building — Circa 1886 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This building was an important place for Japanese immigrants in Riverside, with offices and mostly Japanese lodgings above various specialty shops. The Japanese-owned Washington restaurant (1905-1942) operated here until 1925, offering American fare . . . — — Map (db m304429) HM
61 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 103 — Jaeger Family House — 1907 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Constructed by G.D. Haigh for the Jaeger family, this fine house was part of the heightened building activity just west of the original Mile Square. The family moved from Des Moines, Iowa, in 1906 and quickly became established in Riverside. This . . . — — Map (db m305113) HM
62 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Eastside — 89 — James M. Wood House — 1891 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Colonial Revival house was built for James M. Wood, renowned theater architect from Chicago. Mr. Wood had come to Riverside in 1889 to design the interior of the Loring Opera House A.C. Willard, who had designed the exterior of the opera house, . . . — — Map (db m303752) HM
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63 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 78 — Jarvis House — 1888 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Built for John T. Jarvis, this victorian house was occupied by members of his family until 1974. In 1914, the tall tower and third story dormer windows were removed and a new front porch and central gable were added to reflect the term popular . . . — — Map (db m303124) HM
64 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — John G. Gabbert —
Justice John G. Gabbert served as a deputy district attorney, a police court judge and a partner at Best, Best and Gabbert, now Best, Best and Krieger. In 1949 he was appointed to the Riverside Superior Court where he served until his elevation . . . — — Map (db m304031) HM
65 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 93 — John J. Hewitt House — 1885 —
Designed in the Eastlake Victorian style, this house was built for John and Martha Hewitt. The Hewitts had moved to Riverside from Illinois after reading of its healthful climate. Mr. Hewitt was a pioneer in Riverside's early Citrus Horticulture, . . . — — Map (db m304627) HM
66 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Magnolia Center — 113 — John Swanson Residence — circa 1906 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Built by John Swanson around 1906, this home is one of the most unique examples of 19th-20th Century transitional architecture in the City of Riverside. The residence incorporates a distinctive blend of Victorian, Classical Revival and Arts & Crafts . . . — — Map (db m303635) HM
67 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Eastside — 27 — John W. North Park — 1927 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This park marks the 1871-1880 homesite of John Wesleyand Anna L. North. An abolitionist and native of New York, North organized the original Riverside colony after the Civil War, seeing southern California as a land of great opportunity. North . . . — — Map (db m303848) HM
68 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 92 — J.R. Willis Building (1927) — 1927 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This building is an important component in a larger Mediterranean style commercial complex. G. Stanley Wilson was the architect, assisted by his chief designer, Peter Weber. Plans were prepared specifically to accommodate Jr. Willis' the Bell . . . — — Map (db m303131) HM
69 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 43 — Lerner Building — 1928 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Moses Harry Lerner was the owner and manager of the Riverside Grain and Milling Company as well as a citrus grower and an office and commercial developer. This building, which bears his name, clearly evokes its period of construction. Joseph R. . . . — — Map (db m304089) HM
70 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 111 — Lillian M. Spurgeon Residence — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
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 . . . — — Map (db m305591) HM
71 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 21 — Loring Building — 1890 —
Built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style from a design by architect A.C. Willard, this building was remodeled in 1918 to resemble more closely the Mission Revival architecture of neighboring buildings. Originally the home of City Hall, the . . . — — Map (db m226121) HM
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72 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Victoria — Lorraine Small Rose Garden —
The Loraine Small Rose Garden is located in the Victoria Avenue median within walking distance of the Helen Hays Yeager Memorial Grove. In addition to operating a landscape nursery in Riverside for many years, Lorraine Small wrote a gardening column . . . — — Map (db m273880) HM
73 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park — Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido —
During the equestrian games of the 10th Olympiad, Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido turned aside from the prize to save his horse. He heard the low voice of mercy, not the loud acclaim of glory. 情 は 武 士 . . . — — Map (db m147984) HM
74 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 80 — M. H. Simons Undertaking Chapel — 1925 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Melvin H. Simons moved his mortuary business into this new building specifically designed to meet every need of his profession. The mortuary's design represents some of Riverside architect G. Stanley Wilson's finest work. Mr. Wilson was a leader in . . . — — Map (db m304054) HM
75 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Hawarden Hills — 127 — Mackey House — 1971 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This mid-century modern residence was designed in 1967 by architect Lois Davidson Gottlieb, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, in collaboration with homeowners Edward and Barbara Mackey. Completed in 1971, the home integrates harmoniously with . . . — — Map (db m303431) HM
76 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Magnolia Center — 4 — Magnolia United Presbyterian Church — 1881 — Cultural Heritage Landmark —
Riverside's oldest existing church. Designed and built in a victorian style by A.W. Boggs, pioneer Riverside architect. Founding pastor, A.G. Lane. — — Map (db m302531) HM
77 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Riverside Airport — MALSR —
(Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights) FAA lighting system providing runway alignment guidance for landing aircraft KRAL MALSR decommissioned April 2013 — — Map (db m270372) HM
78 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Victoria — Martin Chase House —
Built 1901, Mission Revival style by Locke & Munsell, architects. Restored in 1918 by Myron Hunt, architect. — — Map (db m303135) HM
79 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, University — Mary D. Nichols —
This campus is named in honor of Mary D. Nichols for her dedication and service to CARB, Californians, and the world. Mary D. Nichols devoted her life to protecting public health, reducing air pollution, and fighting against climate change. . . . — — Map (db m304026) HM
80 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Meet Me at the Cheech —
Ignacio Gσmez, Meet Me at The Cheech, 2024 Bronze Sculpture Dedicated November 19, 2024 Ofelia Valdez-Yeager, president of the Riverside Art Museum Board of Trustees (2022-2023) and chairperson of the Reach for The Cheech campaign . . . — — Map (db m304506) HM
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81 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, La Sierra — Memorial Grove at Clough Park — Dedicated April 13, 2001 —
First tree in memory of Viktor Christensen. — — Map (db m267875) HM
82 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 761 — Mission Inn —
Frank A. Miller (1857-1935) made adobe bricks for a small 12 room guest house which he opened in 1876. Over the years by successive building additions he fulfilled his dream by recreating this early California Mission style setting of a hotel. — — Map (db m50994) HM
83 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 63 — Mitchell House — 1893 —
This Victorian house was at one time one of four in Riverside built from the same stock plan. Its original owner was David G. Mitchell, an organizer in the creation of Riverside County. A four-year union army veteran, Mr. Mitchell fought at . . . — — Map (db m304624) HM
84 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 26 — Mount Rubidoux —
With the backing of Southern Pacific Railroad magnate Henry E. Huntington, Mount Rubidoux was purchased by Frank Miller of the Mission Inn in 1906. In an attempt to beautify the mountain and to sell residential lots at its base, a road was built and . . . — — Map (db m120431) HM
85 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park — 007 — Mount Rubidoux — County Historical Marker #007 —
Atop this hill the outdoor Easter sunrise service tradition began in 1909. The founder of Riverside viewed arid land soon to become green. It is named for Lous Rubidoux, who raised cattle and colonized around it under Mexican and U.S. Flags. Upon . . . — — Map (db m257235) HM
86 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — The Nanjing Bell —
An Imperial Temple Bell from The Manchu Temple in Nanjing, China. This 3500 pound bell was cast of iron alloy during the reign of Emperor Quang Hsu, (1875AD - 1908AD) around the time of The Boxer Revolution. From 1898 to 1908 the . . . — — Map (db m233202) HM
87 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — Napoleon and Joseph —
During The Mission Inn's early days, Frank Miller, Master of the Inn, had two macaws that lived at the hotel for many years, Napoleon arrived to The Mission Inn in 1907 and welcomed guests for 49 years. His name comes from the fact that his blue . . . — — Map (db m233204) HM
88 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — National POW MIA Memorial —
We honor here the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of Americans held prisoner of war, and those still listed as Missing In Action since the time of the American Revolution. Some died from disease and starvation, some perished in death marches, . . . — — Map (db m54380) WM
89 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 22 — New Jerusalem Church — 1904 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
A late survival of a Classical Revival temple facade to which Gothic elements were added. Dedicated on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1904, during the ministry of Rev. Berry Edmiston, who served the congregation from 1885 to 1911. — — Map (db m304351) HM
90 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Victoria — 134 — Nielsen Pool House — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
The Nielsen Pool House was designed in 1964 by civil and structural engineer, Svend Nielsen, as his family home. Completed in 1966, this Mid-Century Modern Contemporary style semisubterranean residence exhibits prominent character-defining . . . — — Map (db m303750) HM
91 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 28 — Old City Hall — 1924 —
In 1923, voters approved a bond issue for Riverside to construct its first municipally-owned city hall. Constructed in the Spanish Colonial revival style, this structure served the city government until 1975. Sold by the city in 1976, the . . . — — Map (db m176381) HM
92 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — The Oroblanco Grapefruit Tree —
Developed at U.C.R. and patented in 1980, is one of a series of citrus varieties to emerge from research in the University of California system. It is planted on this 14th day of February, 1982, as a tribute to the Citrus Experiment Station in . . . — — Map (db m199539) HM
93 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 20 — Parent Washington Navel Orange Tree —
To honor Mrs. Eliza Tibbets, and to commend her good work in planting at Riverside in 1873 the First Washington Navel Orange Trees in California, native to Bahia Brazil, proved the most valuable fruit introduction yet made by the United . . . — — Map (db m154354) HM
94 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Victoria — 128 — Patsy O’Toole House —
This 1926 Spanish Colonial Revivial residence overlooking the Victoria Club golf course was designed by architect Robert H. Spurgeon, Jr. Character-defining features abound in the Tequesquite Arroyo home, including stuccoed walls, clay tile roof, . . . — — Map (db m303751) HM
95 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, University — Philip Brett — (1937-2002) —
Philip Brett (1937-2002) was a musician, musicologist, and distinguished professor in the Music department at UC Riverside from 1991 to 2001. A renowned authority on William Byrd and the English Renaissance, he was also instrumental in creating . . . — — Map (db m299258) HM
96 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 110 — Piddington House — 1927 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
This Spanish Colonial Revival House was built in 1927 for Alfred A. and Erminie Piddington by builder John V. Philbrick. Henry L. A. Jekel was the architect. The house is located on the south side of the City's original quarry, North Hill, and was a . . . — — Map (db m305115) HM
97 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Hawarden Hills — 31 — Raeburn Place — 1897 — Cultural Heritage Landmark —
Raeburn Place was built for William Irving, his wife Eliza and their six children. The family followed Eliza's brother Matthew Gage to Riverside. In 1881 William served as the engineer for Gage's irrigation canal which brought water to the . . . — — Map (db m302543) HM
98 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 18 — Riverside Art Center and Museum — 1929 —
Originally constructed for the YWCA on land donated by Frank A. Miller. Designed in a Spanish Revival style by architect Julia Morgan. Purchased by the Riverside Art Association in 1966. — — Map (db m176365) HM
99 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Wood Streets — 48 — Riverside City College Quadrangle — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
Begun in 1924 and designed by architect G. Stanley Wilson, the Quadrangle is constructed of adjoining rectangular blocks that form an enclosure around an interior courtyard, recalling an Italian Renaissance palazzo. — — Map (db m303640) HM
100 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 152 — Riverside City Hall — 1975 — Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —
A rare and distinctive blend of Brutalism and New Formalism, this post-and-beam civic building features double curtain walls of inner glazing and outer Norman brick clad concrete. Stacked rows of low-arched openings puncture the outer curtain wall, . . . — — Map (db m304150) HM

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