“Lead with Joy”: Ari Shapiro Shares Stories and Wisdom with Riverside
The All Things Considered co-host brought humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom to the University Theatre stage, sharing stories from the field and lessons for a life well-lived.
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Marcella Craft: Riverside’s Own Easter Soloist
The celebrated opera singer returned home from Europe to perform at Mount Rubidoux’s Easter Sunrise Services, becoming a beloved part of the city’s holiday tradition.
Flabob Airport: 100 Years of Aviation History Takes Flight in Riverside
From a cow pasture with barbed wire to a historic airfield preserving aviation's golden age, Flabob Airport celebrates its centennial as a cornerstone of Riverside's rich flying heritage.
The Nanking Bell: A Mission Inn Treasure from China's Imperial Past
A 2,800-pound imperial relic's journey from Qing Dynasty ruins to Riverside's iconic hotel in 1913.
Exploring Love and Courtship in the Victorian Era at the Heritage House
Heritage House's latest exhibition examines how Victorian-era romance balanced strict social codes with emerging female autonomy.
Exploring Riverside History: A Visitor's Guide to Historical Markers
Online database catalogs more than 100 sites within 10 miles of Downtown.
Sumi Harada: A Remarkable Woman from Riverside's Past
From internment camp survivor to beloved community leader, Sumi Harada's story is one of resilience, kindness, and lasting impact on Riverside.
Booker T. Washington and Frank Miller Tablet Unveiling Celebrated with City and Community Leaders
The crowd was charged with bringing good will back down the mountain and into the city.
Frank Miller’s Final Ride: The Union Pacific Streamliner M-10000 Rolls Through Riverside
A lifelong rail traveler, Frank A. Miller witnessed the evolution of train travel firsthand. In 1934, just a year before his passing, he embarked on one last journey—aboard the sleek, high-speed M-10000, a glimpse into the future of locomotion.
Greet ‘Em with Oranges: Riverside’s Bold Welcome to the West
In the 1920s, the Riverside Chamber of Commerce turned a simple citrus gift into a nationwide sensation, greeting train passengers with fresh oranges, music, and grand spectacle.
Booker T. Washington’s 1914 Visit to Riverside Honored with New Mount Rubidoux Tablet
A new tablet will commemorate Booker T. Washington’s visit to Mount Rubidoux, where he stood with Frank A. Miller to take in Riverside’s landscape.
Hollywood Comes to Riverside: Fox Film Shoots "David Harum" at Local Fairgrounds
Will Rogers stars in adaptation of bestselling novel, bringing 150-person crew and hiring hundreds of local extras.
Riverside in 1924
As we enter 2025, we look back 100 years to Riverside in December 1924, offering a glimpse of life through local businesses, entertainment, and everyday purchases.