A look back at Glenwood Stables, its role in early Riverside transportation, and the man who bridged the city’s shift from stagecoaches to automobiles.
Golden hour paints the sky as another summer day comes to a close at the intersection of Victoria and Maude. (Carol Phillips)
Sunday Gazette: July 20, 2025
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Before the Garage: Riverside’s Horse-and-Buggy Era
A look back at Glenwood Stables, its role in early Riverside transportation, and the man who bridged the city’s shift from stagecoaches to automobiles.
Artwork of the Glenwood Stables by Wallace J. Miller. (Courtesy of the Local History Archives of the Riverside Library)
With the high cost of new (or new “used”) vehicles continually rising, the price of gas so high, expensive insurance, and clogged freeways, I sometimes think it might be nice to go back to the simple days of horse and buggy. But then I wonder: How much does a horse cost? What about the price of hay and oats? Then there is the daily care of the animals. And what does one do with all that manure the roses produce? I guess each age has its pros and cons.
This all came to mind when I looked at the list of some of Wallace J. Miller's paintings of Riverside businesses from the late 1890s. One of those businesses was the Glenwood Stables operated by Edward E. Miller. Edward was not related to the artist Wallace, but he was the younger brother of Frank A. Miller, the owner of the Glenwood Mission Inn.
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Erin manning the desk at the Land Use Learning Center at the Riverside–Corona Resource Conservation District. (Diana Ruiz)
This week, we honor Erin Snyder as our Neighbor of the Week—a tribute to a remarkable Riversider we recently lost. A proud Northside resident and North High School graduate, Erin dedicated her life to building a stronger, greener and more connected community. She spent over two decades at the Riverside–Corona Resource Conservation District, where she educated countless residents about local ecosystems and conservation. Beyond her environmental work, Erin was a tireless advocate for her neighborhood, lending her time and leadership to dozens of local groups and initiatives. Riverside has lost a deeply engaged citizen and a true friend—but her impact will be felt for generations to come.
This week, we're diving into a very tangible, often overlooked artifact of our consumer culture: the expired coupon. In a world increasingly dominated by online shopping carts and digital discounts, those physical slips of paper can feel like relics from another era. For me, with most of my grocery shopping now happening online, I often find myself with a growing stack of "useless" coupons, forgotten even before they expired.
Marketers create coupons for a powerful reason: they tap into our inherent desire for a good deal, a sense of smart shopping, or perhaps even the thrill of getting something for nothing. I know I’m gullible enough to believe that I can save money by spending money too! We perceive them as valuable because they promise savings; a tangible reward for something we already want to do.
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The story “Spirit Halloween to Open Temporarily in Future High-End Liquor Store Location,” published July 16, 2025, initially lacked necessary context to fully represent the facts. We are accountable to our readers and welcome feedback that helps us improve. Mr. Patel has purchased the building and plans to open a high-end liquor store in the former Alin Party Supply space. The project has drawn significant community opposition, and it remains subject to official review and approval before any further development can proceed. In the meantime, the space will be temporarily leased to Spirit Halloween as a seasonal retail store.
