List of landmarks in Riverside, California facts for kids
Welcome to Riverside, California! This city is full of amazing places and buildings that have been officially recognized as important landmarks. These special spots tell stories about the city's history and culture. Some are even famous across the whole country! Let's explore some of these cool places.
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Cool Places to See in Riverside
Here are some of the most interesting landmarks in Riverside:
Historic Buildings and Churches
- Mission Inn (3649 Mission Inn Ave)
This huge hotel is like a mix of many different building styles. It's known as the biggest building in the Mission Revival Style in the United States. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
- Riverside County Historic Courthouse (4050 Main St)
This is an important building where many legal decisions for Riverside County have been made over the years.
- Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside (3525 Mission Inn Ave)
This church, originally called the All Souls Universalist Church, was built in 1892. It looks like an English Gothic castle, made of brick and red sandstone. It even has a 50-foot (15-meter) tower and beautiful stained glass windows!
- Magnolia United Presbyterian Church (7200 Magnolia Ave)
Built in 1881, this church is the oldest church building still standing in Riverside. It was designed in the Gothic Revival style.
- First Congregational Church (3504 Mission Inn Ave)
This church was designed by architect Myron Hunt in a fancy Spanish style. It was finished in 1914. It has a 135-foot (41-meter) bell tower with 24 bronze bells! These are the only bells in Southern California that can "peal" (ring loudly all together).
- Museum of Riverside (3580 Mission Inn Ave)
This building used to be a Post Office and Federal Building, built in 1914. Now, it's a museum where you can learn about the history and culture of Riverside.
- Riverside Municipal Auditorium (3485 Mission Inn Ave)
This historic building is a popular spot for concerts and other events in Riverside.
- Riverside Art Museum (3425 Mission Inn Ave)
This museum is a great place to see different kinds of art. The building itself is also a landmark.
- Harada House (3356 Lemon St)
This house is a very important National Historic Landmark. It tells the story of the Harada family, who fought for their rights in the early 1900s.
- Riverside Fox Theater (3801 Mission Inn Ave)
The Fox Theater is a historic movie theater and performing arts venue. It's a beautiful building that has hosted many shows over the years.
- Young Men's Christian Association Building (YMCA) (3485 University Ave)
This old YMCA building is recognized for its history and architecture.
- Peter J. Weber House (1510 University Ave)
This house is a recognized landmark in Riverside.
- Palm School (6735 Magnolia Ave)
Palm Elementary School is another historic building in the city.
- Evergreen Cemetery and Riverside Mausoleum (4414 Fourteenth St)
This is a historic cemetery and mausoleum in Riverside.
- Masonic Temple (3650 11th St)
This building is a historic meeting place for the Masons.
Important Avenues and Parks
- Victoria Avenue (Myrtle Ave to Boundary Lane)
This beautiful, seven-mile-long (11 km) road was planned in 1892. It was designed by Matthew Gage and had special plantings supervised by famous landscape architect Franz P. Hosp.
- Fairmount Park (Fairmount Blvd and Market St)
This large park is a popular spot for recreation and has several landmarks within it, including a historic bandshell.
- Mount Rubidoux (west of downtown Riverside)
Mount Rubidoux is a well-known hill west of downtown Riverside. It's a popular spot for hiking and offers great views of the city.
- Parent Navel Orange Tree (Magnolia Ave at Arlington Ave)
This tree is super important because it's the "parent" of all navel orange trees in California! It's a living piece of history for the state's citrus industry.
- Victoria Bridge (Victoria Ave between Myrtle Ave and Woodbine St)
The first wooden bridge here was built in 1891 to connect different parts of the city. The current bridge, made of reinforced concrete, was built in 1928.
- Roosevelt Palm (Victoria Ave at Myrtle St)
This palm tree was planted by President Theodore Roosevelt himself on May 8, 1903! It's a cool reminder of a presidential visit.
Other Notable Landmarks
- Sherman Indian Museum (9010 Magnolia Ave)
This school was started in 1900 for Native American students. Today, the building has the Sherman Indian Museum, which shows exhibits about Native American history.
- San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake RR Depot (3751 Vine St)
This old train station is a historic landmark.
- Loring Building (3673 Main St)
This building is a recognized landmark in Riverside.
- James M. Wood House (2490 Prince Albert Dr)
Built in 1891, this house was for James M. Wood, a famous theater architect from Chicago. He designed the inside of the Loring Opera House.
- Nielsen Pool House (5050 Sedgwick Ave.)
Built in 1964, this house was home to Svend Nielsen, an engineer who worked on famous buildings like the Forum in Los Angeles. It's a great example of Mid-Century Modern architecture and even has an indoor swimming pool with a roof that can open!
Monuments and Memorials
Riverside has many monuments and memorials that honor important people and events.
- Junípero Serra cross (Mount Rubidoux)
This cross on Mount Rubidoux is a well-known landmark.
- Statue of Juan Bautista De Anza (Magnolia Ave at Fourteenth St)
This statue honors Juan Bautista De Anza, an explorer who passed through this area long ago.
- World Peace Bridge (Mount Rubidoux)
This bridge on Mount Rubidoux is a symbol of peace.
- World War II Water Buffalo Tank (Fairmount Park)
This tank is a memorial to the "Water Buffalo" vehicles that were designed and tested in Riverside during World War II. These special tanks could move on land and in water! The park's Lake Evans and the nearby Santa Ana River were used for testing them.
Natural Landmarks
Riverside is also home to some beautiful natural landmarks.
This mountain is 3,080 feet (939 meters) tall and is a prominent natural feature near Riverside.
This mountain is 1,399 feet (426 meters) tall and is a popular spot for outdoor activities.
- Pachapa Hill
Pachapa Hill stands at 1,186 feet (361 meters).
The Santa Ana River flows through the area and is an important natural landmark.
Other Interesting Places
- Giant Lily Cup (Iowa Ave north of Palmyrita Ave)
Imagine the world's largest "paper" cup! This one is actually made of concrete and stands about 68.1 feet (20.8 meters) tall. It's in front of what used to be a company that made cups.
- Main Street Pedestrian Mall Antique Clock Tower (southwest corner of Mission Inn Ave and Main St)
This 13-foot (4-meter) tall street clock was made in 1908! It used to stand in front of a jewelry store and was moved several times. It was completely fixed up in 2010 and placed in its current spot.
- Concrete Railway Viaduct (crossing the Santa Ana River near Fremont St)
When this railway bridge was built in 1903, it was said to be the largest concrete bridge of its kind in the world! It's 984 feet (300 meters) long and about 55 feet (17 meters) high.
- University of California, Riverside Bell Tower and Carillon
This 161-foot (49-meter) tall bell tower at the University of California, Riverside, holds 48 bells! The bells range from small (28 pounds or 13 kg) to very large (5,091 pounds or 2,310 kg). You can often hear performances there.
Tallest Buildings in Riverside
Riverside also has some impressive tall buildings!
- Riverside County Administration Building (4080 Lemon St.)
This is the tallest building in Riverside, standing at 196 feet (60 meters) with 14 floors. It's used for government offices.
- Mount Rubidoux Manor (3993 10th St.)
This residential building is 166 feet (51 meters) tall and has 16 floors.
- University of California, Riverside, Carillon Tower (900 University Ave.)
This is the bell tower we mentioned earlier, standing at 161 feet (49 meters).
- Regency Tower (10th St. and Orange St.)
This office building is 155 feet (47 meters) tall with 10 floors.
- Robert Presley Detention Center (4000 Orange St.)
This government building is 135 feet (41 meters) tall with 13 floors.
- Marriott Hotel Riverside (3400 Market St.)
This hotel is 127 feet (39 meters) tall and has 12 floors.
- First Congregational Church of Riverside (3504 Mission Inn Ave.)
The church's bell tower reaches 125 feet (38 meters).
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Heritage House (Bettner-McDavid House)
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
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S. C. Evans Residence
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Benedict Castle
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Buena Vista Drive and Carlson Park
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Sherman Indian Museum
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Chinatown Site
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Fred Stebler House
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New Jerusalem Church
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The Gage Canal
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Edgewild
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John W. North Park
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Old City Hall
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Devine House
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Raeburn
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Arcade Building
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Bonnett Building
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Estudillo House
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Irvine House
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Waite House
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Cressman House
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Grant School
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Seventh Street
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Greystones
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Lerner Building
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Hole Mansion
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Collins-Seaton House
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Arlington Branch Library
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Batkin-Chrysler House
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Riverside City College Quadrangle
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University Heights Junior High School
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Rouse's Department Store Building
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Ward House
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Moulton House
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Hoover House
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White Park
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Orchard House
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Robert Bettner House
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The Chicago White Sox Redwood Tree
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Montezuma Bald Cypress Trees
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Magnolia Avenue Parkways and Center Median
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Palm Grove
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Native Sycamore Tree
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Horse Chestnut Tree
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Mitchell House
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Harwood Hall House
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Shiels House
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McIntyre House
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Buena Vista Bridge
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Stone House (3241 Mary Street)
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Stone House (2110 Seventh Street)
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Hammer-Wallihan House
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Jarvis House
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Collier House
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M. H. Simons’ Undertaking Chapel
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William Childs House
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Hartree Grove
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First Christian Church Parsonage
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Aurea Vista Hotel
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Casa De Anza Motel
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Rockledge Cottage
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Tetley Building
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Henry M. Streeter House
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Roosevelt Building
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Ridgecourt
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J. R. Willis Building
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John J. Hewitt House
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Dr. Edmund Jaeger House – Delisted
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First United Brethren in Christ
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Irving School
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Chudzikowski Home Site
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White Park Building
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Benjamin Rockhold Family House
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Santa Fe Depot
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Elmer A. Day House
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Food Manufacturing Corporation
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Jaeger Family House
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Raymond Cree-Criddle House
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Mary and Emerson Holt House
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Alkire House
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Holden House
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Citrus Experiment Station
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Citrus Machinery Pioneering
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De Anza Crossing of the Santa Ana River Site
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Riverside-Arlington Heights Fruit Exchange
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Sutherland Fruit Company
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March Field Historic District
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Chinese pagoda
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Famous Flyers Wall
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Huntington shrine
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Loring shrine
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Statue of Ahn Chang Ho
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Statue of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
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Statue of Ysmael R. Villegas
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The Riverside Tripod 1976 by artist James Rosati
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Victims Wall
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Arlington Mountain
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La Sierra Hills
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Little Pachapa Hill
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Quarry Hill (Riverside, California)
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Tequesquite Arroyo
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Victoria Hill (Riverside, California)
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Main Street Mall Clock Tower and Water Fall
See also
- List of museums in Riverside, California
- California Historical Landmarks in Riverside County, California
- List of Riverside County, California, placename etymologies
- List of California Historical Landmarks
- National Register of Historic Places listings in California
- List of National Historic Landmarks in California
- List of National Natural Landmarks in California
