List of landmarks in Riverside, California facts for kids

Riverside, California, is a city full of amazing places and historical spots! These special places are called landmarks. They can be old buildings, beautiful parks, or even natural wonders like mountains. This list will help you discover some of the most important and interesting landmarks in Riverside, showing you a bit about the city's history and its natural beauty.

Cool Places to See in Riverside

Image	Name and Location	What Makes It Special
The beautiful Mission Inn Hotel & Spa	Mission Inn (3649 Mission Inn Ave)	This huge hotel looks like it's made up of many different buildings, all in a style called Mission Revival. It's one of the biggest buildings of its kind in the United States! It became a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
The historic Riverside County Courthouse	Riverside County Historic Courthouse (4050 Main St)	This old courthouse is a key part of Riverside's history. It's a great example of the city's early architecture.
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside	Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside (3525 Mission Inn Ave)	Built in 1892, this church looks like an old English castle with its Gothic style. It's made of brick and red sandstone, and has a tall tower and pretty stained-glass windows.
Magnolia United Presbyterian Church	Magnolia United Presbyterian Church (7200 Magnolia Ave)	This church was built in 1881 and is the oldest church building still standing in Riverside! It has a cool Gothic Revival design.
Upload image	Heritage House (Bettner-McDavid House) (8193 Magnolia Ave)	This historic house is a recognized landmark.
First Congregational Church	First Congregational Church (3504 Mission Inn Ave)	This church, built in 1914, has a unique Spanish Baroque style. It has a 135-foot bell tower with 24 bronze bells from France. These are the only bells in Southern California that can "peal" (ring loudly in a special way)!
Upload image	First Church of Christ, Scientist (3606 Lemon St)	This church building is another important historical site in Riverside.
Victoria Avenue, a historic road	Victoria Avenue (Myrtle Ave to Boundary Lane)	This beautiful seven-mile road was planned in 1892. It's known for its wide, tree-lined center and was designed by famous landscape architect Franz P. Hosp.
The old San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad Depot	San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake RR Depot (3751 Vine St)	This old train station is a reminder of how people used to travel and how goods were moved around.
The Bandshell at Fairmount Park	Bandshell at Fairmount Park (Fairmount Boulevard and Market St)	This bandshell is a fun place where concerts and events happen in Fairmount Park.
The Museum of Riverside, formerly a Post Office	Museum of Riverside (3580 Mission Inn Ave)	This building, built in 1914, used to be a Post Office and Federal Building. Now it's a museum where you can learn about Riverside's history.
Upload image	S. C. Evans Residence (7606 Mt. Vernon St)	This historic home is recognized as a local landmark.
Upload image	Benedict Castle (1850 Benedict Ave)	Benedict Castle is a unique and impressive building in Riverside.
Upload image	Parent Navel Orange Tree (Magnolia Ave at Arlington Ave)	This special tree is where all California navel oranges came from! It's a very important part of Riverside's citrus history.
Upload image	Sherman Indian Museum (9010 Magnolia Ave)	The Sherman Indian School started in 1900 to teach Native American students. Today, the building has a museum that shares the history of Native Americans.
Riverside Municipal Auditorium	Riverside Municipal Auditorium (3485 Mission Inn Ave)	This auditorium is a well-known place for performances and events in the city.
Riverside Art Museum	Riverside Art Museum (3425 Mission Inn Ave)	This museum is a great place to see art and learn about different artists.
Upload image	Chinatown Site (Brockton Ave at Tequesquite Ave)	This site marks where Riverside's historic Chinatown once stood.
The Loring Building	Loring Building (3673 Main St)	The Loring Building is an important historical building in downtown Riverside.
Harada House	Harada House (3356 Lemon St)	This house is a National Historic Landmark because of its important story in American history.
Mount Rubidoux	Mount Rubidoux (west of downtown Riverside)	Mount Rubidoux is a famous hill with trails and great views. It's a popular spot for hiking and enjoying nature.
Rockledge, the Hall Residence	Rockledge (2812 Ivy St)	This unique home is a recognized landmark in Riverside.
Upload image	Estudillo House (4515 Sixth St)	This was the home of Judge Francis Miguel Estudillo, whose father was a well-known politician in California.
The historic Riverside Fox Theater	Riverside Fox Theater (3801 Mission Inn Ave)	The Fox Theater is a beautiful old theater that has hosted many shows and events over the years.
The historic YMCA building	Young Men's Christian Association Building (YMCA) (3485 University Ave)	This old YMCA building has been an important community center for many years.
Arlington Branch Library	Arlington Branch Library (9556 Magnolia Ave)	This library branch is a historic building that has served the community for a long time.
Peter J. Weber House	Peter J. Weber House (1510 University Ave)	The Peter J. Weber House is a notable historic home in Riverside.
Victoria Bridge	Victoria Bridge (Victoria Ave between Myrtle Ave and Woodbine St)	The first wooden bridge here was built in 1891. The current concrete bridge was built in 1928 and connects different parts of the city.
Palm School	Palm Elementary School (6735 Magnolia Ave)	Palm Elementary School is a historic school building in Riverside.
The Roosevelt Palm	Roosevelt Palm (Victoria Ave at Myrtle St)	This palm tree was planted by President Theodore Roosevelt himself on May 8, 1903!
A train in Fairmount Park Boathouse across the lake at Fairmount Park	Fairmount Park (Fairmount Blvd and Market St)	Fairmount Park is a large, beautiful park with lakes, a boathouse, and lots of space for outdoor activities.
De Anza Statue	Newman Park and the De Anza Statue (Magnolia Ave at Fourteenth St)	This park features a statue of Juan Bautista de Anza, an explorer who traveled through this area a long time ago.
Ames-Westbrook House	Ames-Westbrook House (4811 Brockton Ave)	This Victorian-style house is a beautiful example of older architecture in Riverside.
Nielsen Pool House	Nielsen Pool House (5050 Sedgwick Ave.)	Built in 1964, this house was designed by a famous engineer, Svend Nielsen. It's a great example of Mid-Century Modern style and even has an indoor swimming pool with a roof that can open!

Monuments and Memorials

Riverside also has many statues and memorials that honor important people and events.

Photo	Name and Location	Description
Upload image	Chinese pagoda (in front of the downtown library)	A beautiful pagoda that represents the Chinese community's history in Riverside.
The Junípero Serra cross on Mount Rubidoux	Junípero Serra cross (Mount Rubidoux)	A large cross on Mount Rubidoux, honoring the historical figure Junípero Serra.
Upload image	Statue of Ahn Chang Ho (Main Street Pedestrian Mall)	A statue honoring Ahn Chang Ho, an important Korean independence activist.
Statue of Juan Bautista De Anza	Statue of Juan Bautista De Anza (Magnolia Ave at Fourteenth St)	This statue honors the explorer Juan Bautista De Anza, who explored this region.
Upload image	Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. (Main Street Pedestrian Mall)	A statue honoring the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Upload image	Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (Main Street Pedestrian Mall)	A statue honoring Mahatma Gandhi, a leader of nonviolent resistance.
Upload image	Statue of Ysmael R. Villegas (Main Street Pedestrian Mall)	A statue honoring Ysmael R. Villegas, a local hero.
Upload image	The Riverside Tripod 1976 by artist James Rosati	This sculpture was moved to Fire Station #5 and rededicated to Riverside firefighters who helped after the 9/11 events in New York.
World Peace Bridge	World Peace Bridge (Mount Rubidoux)	A bridge on Mount Rubidoux that symbolizes world peace.
Upload image	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.

Natural Landmarks

Riverside is also home to some amazing natural landmarks.

Photo	Name and Location	What Makes It Special
Upload image	Arlington Mountain	This mountain stands about 1,853 feet tall.
Box Springs Mountain	Box Springs Mountain	Standing at about 3,080 feet, Box Springs Mountain offers great views and hiking.
Upload image	La Sierra Hills	These hills are a natural feature of the Riverside landscape.
Mount Rubidoux	Mount Rubidoux	This famous mountain is about 1,399 feet tall and is a popular spot for outdoor activities.
Pachapa Hill	Pachapa Hill	This hill is about 1,186 feet tall.
Santa Ana River	Santa Ana River	The Santa Ana River flows through Riverside and is an important natural waterway.

Other Interesting Places

Here are a few more unique spots in Riverside!

Photo	Name and Location	What Makes It Special
The Giant Lily Cup	Giant Lily Cup (Iowa Ave north of Palmyrita Ave)	This huge "paper" cup, actually made of concrete, is about 68 feet tall! It stands in front of what used to be a cup manufacturing company.
Upload image	Main Street Mall Clock Tower and Water Fall (Tenth and Main Streets)	A cool clock tower and waterfall feature in the downtown pedestrian mall.
Upload image	Main Street Pedestrian Mall Antique Clock Tower (southwest corner of Mission Inn Ave and Main St)	This 13-foot tall antique clock was made in 1908. It has been moved and restored, and now stands proudly in the pedestrian mall.
Concrete Railway Viaduct	Concrete Railway Viaduct (crossing the Santa Ana River near Fremont St)	When it was built in 1903, this railway bridge was said to be the largest concrete bridge in the world! It's 984 feet long and about 55 feet high.
University of California, Riverside Bell Tower	University of California, Riverside Bell Tower and Carillon	This 161-foot bell tower has 48 bells, some weighing over 5,000 pounds! You can hear special performances every week.

Tallest Buildings in Riverside

Riverside also has some impressive tall buildings!

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See also

• List of museums in Riverside, California
• California Historical Landmarks in Riverside County, California
• List of California Historical Landmarks
• National Register of Historic Places listings in California
• List of National Historic Landmarks in California