1956 Rose Parade Float Honored Riverside’s First Award as an All-American City
Since 1949 the National Municipal League (now National Civic League) has sponsored the All-American City Award honoring each year
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Christmas in Riverside 150 years ago
Riverside was a far different city 150 years ago than it is today. The small town was only two years
Exploring Riverside’s Past: Armistice Day 1922 Honored the British Empire
Armistice Day commemorates the signing of an armistice or cease fire between the Allied nations and Germany on November 11, 1918.
Local Civil Rights leaders realize a dream
A dream delayed is so sweet when it is fulfilled … even 15 years later. Lalit Acharya and Rose Mayes dreamed of a Riverside center for the discussion of civil rights issues. This past weekend, the Civil Rights Institute opened to the public. Acharya, who led a campaign to create a statue of Gandhi i
Exploring Riverside’s Past
Riverside’s Little Known Athletic Parks: Early Home of Bicycle Racing
Festival of Lights Returns for the 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa along with the City of Riverside bring excitement back to Downtown Riverside during the holidays with lights, entertainment, and vendors for the 30th year
A Present-Day Festival Supports an Old, Important and Often Forgotten Piece of Local History
The Spanish Town Heritage Foundation champions La Placita de los Trujillos as a place of history, learning, entertainment and the arts.
Mid-Century Modern Comes of Age in Riverside
Mid-Century Modern isn’t just for the Desert Communities. Riverside is beginning to recognize this architectural design with Landmark Status.
Remembering Riverside’s great steam locomotive era
Growing up in the 1950s I remember my first train set, a Lionel steam locomotive that I ran around an
Opening Day at The Cheech: Where Chicano art has found its home
On Saturday, Cheech Marin opened the museum that bears his name, inviting the community to enjoy his collection.
From Carnegie to mid-century modern to The Cheech: A history of Riverside’s downtown library
Riverside's Public Library has come a long way from its origins in John W. North's parlor.
Tio, I Don’t Think We’re in Riverside Anymore
Local artist and Tio’s Tacos owner Martin Sanchez has created Riverside’s very own “Oz,” where a horse of a different color might be the most normal thing on the property. Walking into Tio’s gives you the feeling you’re not in Riverside anymore. Which is exactly what Sanchez wanted. An escape from t
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The Cowboy Aviator's Daring Feat
One hundred years ago, a barnstorming pilot flew under a 16-foot bridge span and into Riverside history.