Peace Tower's 100th Anniversary Sparks Exhibit, Commemorative Walk
The Mission Inn Foundation will host a new exhibit opening Nov. 16, with a commemorative walk up the mountain scheduled for Dec. 13.
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Native Women Lead History Hike at Mt. Rubidoux Nov. 16
Event highlights Cahuilla people's enduring connection to local mountain.
Riverside's Hidden Fort: The Story of Fort Chittenden on Mt. Rubidoux
How a road engineer's tribute became a whimsical military installation complete with San Francisco cannons and earthquake-surviving anchor chains.
On Halloween Morning, Remembering Riverside's Real Ghosts
Five heartbreaking stories from 1893 to 1938 reveal the human tragedies that shaped our city's history.
MiCultura: More Than a Shop, a Cultural Bridge for Riverside's Day of the Dead Celebrations
Women-owned family business educates community on authentic traditions while helping create meaningful ofrendas.
Doors Open Riverside Returns Oct. 25 With Free Tours of 14 Historic Sites
Eighth annual event provides rare public access to Harada House, Trujillo Adobe and other architectural landmarks.
Riverside's Distinctive Raincross Design Becomes 12-foot Sculpture
The collaboration between Councilmember Philip Falcone and metal artist Rico Alderette replicates the midcentury symbol stamped throughout City Hall.
From Swedish Immigrant to Mount Rubidoux Master Builder: The Gunnar Kjellberg Story
How a 17-year-old zanjero became the foreman who shaped Riverside's most iconic landmark and built the infrastructure that still serves the city today.
UCR Historians Document Transformation of Inland Communities by Warehousing Industry
New public history project traces how logistics development has reshaped neighborhoods from Valley Truck Farms to Bloomington.
City Hall celebrates golden anniversary with officials spanning five decades
Ceremony held 50 years to the minute after 1975 dedication launches initiative to bring 50 school tours to newly landmarked building
The Voice That Enchanted Riverside: Elsie Younggren-Carlstrom's Musical Legacy
From Iowa farm girl to Mission Inn's beloved soloist, one woman's extraordinary voice graced Mount Rubidoux's Easter services and captivated Swedish royalty.
Buena Vista Bridge Endures as Gateway to Riverside’s Past
Built in 1907 and rebuilt in 1932, the Buena Vista Bridge connected travelers to Mt. Rubidoux and remains a city landmark nearly a century later.