New Magnolia Avenue
How a 1912 fill project connected Riverside's grandest avenue to its downtown core.
History
Royalty Visits the Mission Inn
In July 1926, Swedish royalty stopped at the Mission Inn for a concert, a banquet, and an impromptu tribute to California oranges.
The River In Riverside: An Unseen Inheritance
From Wanish and Qota'inat to a symbol of wealth and control, the Santa Ana River's history is also Riverside's own.
The Sesquicentennial in Riverside: 1926's Most Talked-About Fourth
From rowboat races on Fairmount Lake to Roman Warren's fireworks-laced flight over Mt. Rubidoux, Riverside marked the nation's 150th birthday in unforgettable fashion.
Latest
Presidential Helicopter Arrives at March Field for Restoration
The Sikorsky SH-3, flown by four presidents including Nixon, will be restored and displayed at the Riverside museum while a new hangar is built at the Nixon Library.
Heritage House Marks America's 250th With Special July 5 Tours
The historic Victorian home hosts its final day of the season with period music, living history and free lemonade on the lawn.
Return of 44 Cultural Objects to Morongo Band Stalled at Museum of Riverside
A missing quorum pushed back a board vote on deaccessioning 44 objects — including Cahuilla baskets collected by a Sherman Indian School superintendent — tied to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
Riverside's Centennial: How a Young City Marked the Nation's 100th Birthday
On July 4, 1876, a town of 1,000 threw a celebration fit for the ages — carriages, concerts, toasts and all.
Of Moths and Men
A 3.5-inch pencil in the Museum of Riverside holds the story of how the city began.
The Cowboy Aviator's Daring Feat
One hundred years ago, a barnstorming pilot flew under a 16-foot bridge span and into Riverside history.
A Bona Fide Major League Star
John "Jack" Tortes Meyers was Riverside's own — a Cahuilla catcher who rose to become a bona fide major league star and never forgot where he came from.
Riverside's Oldest Church Building Still Stands on Magnolia Avenue
Founded in 1879, the church that became Magnolia Presbyterian holds the distinction of housing Riverside's oldest existing church building.