Glenn Wenzel is a board member of the Riverside Historical Society, the Friends of Mount Rubidoux and the Riverside County Heritage Association. He is the author of two books on Mount Rubidoux.
Explore the impact of the man behind the name of Riverside’s first park, a partner in the dream of the Mt. Rubidoux Hotel, and a pioneer in early transportation initiatives.
At the heart of Riverside’s bustling transit system, Magnolia Tower once stood as a pivotal junction, orchestrating the flow of streetcars, trains, and automobiles through the growing city.
In 1933, Riverside's streets burst into vibrant citrus pride with the Navel Orange Pageant Parade, an ambitious attempt to rival Pasadena’s famed Tournament of Roses.
Celebrated as a feat of engineering and a symbol of community effort, Victoria Bridge has traversed the challenges of time to serve Riverside's evolving transportation needs.
When Riverside's Victoria Bridge opened in 1891, it not only connected geographically divided communities but also marked a pivotal moment in the city's urban development.
Through her leadership in Riverside's earliest women's clubs and the historical society, Mary Elizabeth Darling shaped not just the narrative of a city but also the preservation of its most cherished landmarks.
Beyond the gathering of thousands at Mount Rubidoux each Easter, Dr. Henry van Dyke's poem 'God of the Open Air' weaves a deeper connection between nature, faith, and the Riversiders on the mountain.
A photograph from the Riverside Main Library archives reveals more than just a moment; it points toward the dramatic story of a local business bidding farewell.
Riverside's Seventh Street, once lined with the shade of historic pergolas, tells a story of ambition, community effort, and the challenges of preserving a visionary's dream
From the arrival of the first passenger train in 1885 to the repurposing of its historic depots, the Santa Fe Railroad, once the lifeline of Riverside's citrus golden age, left a legacy in its wake.
The transformation of Riverside's former Sutherland Fruit Company packing house into the Old Spaghetti Factory is a tale of architectural adaptation, blending the flavors of history with modern dining.
Riverside's scenic parks and gardens owe much of their beauty to Franz Philip Hosp, a visionary landscape architect whose passion for floriculture sculpted the city's natural aesthetics.
