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History of California. Riverside, California, was founded in 1870, and named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It became the county seat when Riverside County, California, was established in 1893.
The development of refrigerated railroad cars and innovative irrigation systems established Riverside as the wealthiest city per capita by 1895. As the city prospered, a small guest hotel designed in the popular Mission Revival style grew to become the world famous Mission Inn, favored by presidents, royalty and movie stars.
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Nov 7, 2023 · Nov 7, 2023. Nestled in the sprawling expanse of Southern California lies Riverside, a city whose story is inextricably linked to the lush groves and golden sunshine of the state. It’s a history that encompasses indigenous heritage, agricultural innovation, and cultural evolution, all coming together to form the rich mosaic that is Riverside ...
The Riverside Historical Society fosters an awareness of the meaning and relevance of the unique history of Riverside, promotes research, and advocates for the preservation of that history for audiences of all ages. The Riverside Historical Society (RHS) is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) educational organization. committed to researching the history ...
Riverside County: Our History. Taking its name from the City of Riverside, Riverside County was formed in 1893 from a small portion of San Bernardino County and a larger part of San Diego County. Although the county marks its political beginnings in 1893, the land was occupied long before Europeans and their descendants entered the areas by ...
May 3, 2024 · Riverside. Riverside, California. Riverside, city, seat (1893) of Riverside county, southern California, U.S. The city lies on the Santa Ana River. With San Bernardino and Ontario it forms a metropolitan complex east of Los Angeles. The city was laid out in 1870 in part on a section of Rancho Jurupa, a Mexican land grant of 1838.
