2024 in Review: Mission Inn Museum Exile, Local Elections are Riverside's Biggest Stories
Readers highlight the cultural impact and economic consequences of the Foundation's displacement and shift in "focus and tenor" of the new Council.
History
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Tracks Through Time: How Santa Fe shaped the railroad in Riverside
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.
From Citrus to Spaghetti: The Evolution of Riverside's Historic Packing House
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.
Franz Philip Hosp: Riverside's Visionary in Floriculture and Landscape Artistry
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.
Planting Memories: How Riverside's Friendship Grove preserves the spirit of 'Auld Lang Syne'
As Riverside welcomes 2024, we revisit the enduring legacy of Friendship Grove, a testament to the city's century-long tradition of honoring cherished bonds and distinguished visitors.
1903 Riverside Merchants’ Carnival: A Historic Gala of Commerce and Costumes
From vintage vendors to modern markets, Riverside continues a 120-year tradition of holiday festivities
Fairmount Park Plunge: A dive into Riverside's watery past
How the pioneering plunge pool captured the spirit and complexities of early 20th-century Riverside.
Legal Dispute Puts Future of Mission Inn Foundation in Question
City urges resolution as foundation and hotel management at odds over expired lease agreement
Chapman: An early Riverside name that should be remembered
Uncovering the Chapman Legacy, from Orange Groves to a Street that Lights Up Every Christmas.
The Bell Ringer of Mount Rubidoux: How Ike Logan Became Riverside's Morning Alarm Clock
Meet the man who turned a mountaintop into a timepiece, ringing in each new day for Riverside residents for nearly three decades.
Riverside’s Historic Seth Thomas clock in need of restoration
As time takes its toll, Old Riverside Foundation rallies to breathe new life into its cherished Main Street sentinel.
The Making of a Landmark: How the Glenwood Cottage Grew into Riverside’s Grand Mission Inn
historical journey that chronicles the rise of a Riverside icon, from its inception as the Miller family's home to the illustrious Mission Inn.
From Riverfront Celebrations to Mountaintop Spectacles: Riverside's Evolving Fourth of July
From humble beginnings with small fireworks and paper balloons to today's grand spectacles, Riverside's Fourth of July traditions have evolved, with Mount Rubidoux set to host another unforgettable fireworks display.