Riverside Historical Society

P. O. Box 246

Riverside, CA 92502

http://www.riversidehistoricalsociety.org

Previous Events

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Riverside Then and Now

Program:

Glen Freeman, a website designer for the Press-Enterprise, will discuss his new book entitled "Riverside Then and Now." For several months, Freeman looked through archives for early pictures of Riverside, then recreated those same pictures today, giving a fascinating look at how our city has changed over the years. Glen will show some of those then-and-now shots, and will have the books available for sale at the meeting.

Time:

12:30 p.m.

Place:

La Sierra University Dining Commons

Lunch:

All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.

Cost:

$10

RSVP

Needed by April 7. Please call Madeleine Green at (951) 780-2313 or e-mail her at seagreen21@aol.com.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

The History of the Pachappa Bowling Club

Program:

Bill Wilkman, local history researcher and cultural resource consultant, will discuss his research into the Pachappa Bowling Club, one of the longest-running clubs in the area.

Time:

12:30 p.m.

Place:

La Sierra University Dining Commons

Lunch:

All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.

Cost:

$10

RSVP

Needed by February 3. Please call Madeleine Green at (951) 780-2313 or e-mail her at seagreen21@aol.com.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

The Pines-to-Palms Highway

Program:

Steve Lech, President of the RHS and local history researcher, will talk about his research into the origins and construction of the Pines-to-Palms Highway, Riverside County's most scenic byway.

Time:

12:30 p.m.

Place:

La Sierra University Dining Commons

Lunch:

All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.

Cost:

$10

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Riverside's Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Program:

Erin Gettis, the City of Riverside's Historic Preservation Officer, will discuss the post-war phenomenon known as mid-century modern architecture and how it has been used in Riverside. Interest in this style of architecture, which was popular from about 1945 to 1965, is growing as more and more people, especially those born after that period, are coming to understand and better appreciate the nuances of that style. Riverside has many fine examples, and Erin will discuss them and their implications to greater Riverside.

Time:

12:30 p.m.

Place:

La Sierra University Dining Commons

Lunch:

All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.

Cost:

$10

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Wandering in the Field Collection

Program:	In 2008, the Special Collections & Archives department at the University of California, Riverside was selected to participate in the Local History Digital Resources Project (LHDRP). This statewide program seeks to preserve and provide permanent public access to local history digital resources. As part of the LHDRP, Special Collections & Archives received grant funding to scan two hundred images from the Avery E. Field collection and make them accessible over the Internet. The images contained in this collection represent an important source of local history as they provide visual documentation of the growth and development of Riverside, California in the first half of the 20^th century. A significant portion of this collection is comprised of images featuring local residents and their involvement in various events such as parades, celebrations, and weddings. The architectural history of the city is also well documented as there are images of both residential and commercial buildings including approximately 1,000 images of the famed Mission Inn Hotel. Additionally, the collection includes portraits of local families, images of the region’s geographic landscapes, and photographs of locally owned artwork. The Special Collections & Archives staff conferred with an advisory group comprised of local historians, librarians, and archivists to ensure that a representative sample of this collection and images not currently available to the local community were selected for digitization. This presentation of Wandering in the Field Collection has been designed to provide the audience with an overview of the Avery E. Field collection that is housed in Special Collections & Archives at the University of California, Riverside. A selection of the local history images digitized as part of this project will be showcased and the audience will be asked to participate in the identification of images where no such information is available or is minimal. We will also discuss the life of Avery E. Field who was not only the premier commercial photographer in Riverside for the first half of the 20^thcentury, but also the individual responsible for the creation of this magnificent collection. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this visual journey through the Riverside of yesteryear!
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	La Sierra University Dining Commons
Lunch:	All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.
Cost:	$10

Sunday, April 5, 2009

The Easter Sunrise Service on Mt. Rubidoux

Program:	Glenn Wenzel, Mt. Rubidoux researcher and pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Riverside will discuss his research into the Easter Sunrise Service on Mt. Rubidoux, which will celebrate 100 years this year, on April 12. Glenn will delve into how the Easter Sunrise Service started, and what has kept it going throughout its first 100 years.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	La Sierra University Dining Commons
Lunch:	All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.
Cost:	$10

Sunday, February 1, 2009

The History of the Norconian Resort

Program:	Kevin Bash, local historian, researcher, and champion of the preservation of the Norconian Resort, will discuss the history of the resort and the efforts that have been undertaken by several entities to save and preserve the building. Kevin's knowledge of the building and its history is unsurpassed - you won't want to miss this presentation.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	La Sierra University Dining Commons
Lunch:	All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.
Cost:	$10

Sunday, December 7, 2008

The King High School Veterans' Oral History Project

Program:	King High teacher John Corona will discuss the ongoing project which introduces high school students to veterans of all ages. Corona and his students delve into the fascinating stories of many of Riverside's vets, and the students get to hear first-hand some of the things they may only read about in their text books. Corona may bring some vets and/or students too!!
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	La Sierra University Dining Commons
Lunch:	All You Can Eat choices from the Dining Commons, including a salad bar, hot vegetables, a grill, pizza, a full array of beverages, and dessert.
Cost:	$10

Sunday, October 26, 2008

** SPECIAL EVENT **

Gordon Stewart Northcott and the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders

Program:	Jeff Paul, author of a new biography on Gordon Stewart Northcott, will discuss his new book and research into this twisted aspect of Riverside's history. Northcott, a pedophile who was ultimately convicted of murdering 3 boys on his ranch in Wineville (now Mira Loma), attracted nationwide attention to this area in 1928 - 1930 during his much-publicized trial. Many articles have been written about the case, but they've all been superficial. Paul has spent more than 15 years researching and documenting the case, and his new book Nothing Is Strange With You proves it. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing afterwards.
Time:	1:30 p.m.
Place:	Riverside Public Library - 3581 Mission Inn Avenue - 2nd floor auditorium
Cost:	Free

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Camp Anza Revisited

Program:	Frank Teurlay, Camp Anza researcher and author, will return to give us more insight into the fascinating history of Camp Anza, the large World War II personnel processing center located southwest of the intersection of Van Buren Blvd. and Arlington Ave. Frank will have copies of his book "Riverside's Camp Anza and Arlanza" (Arcadia Publishing) on hand for sale and signing, and will present pictures that appear in the book and even some that he couldn't fit in. The presentation should be a fascinating sequel to the previous one. When Frank came to speak in April 2007, the meeting was packed - make your reservations early !!
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	California Baptist University, Copenbarger Room - 8432 Magnolia Avenue
Lunch:	The "Groaning Board" Cold Buffet. Build your own "piled high" deli sandwiches! There’s a great selection of deli meats, cheeses, artisan breads and rolls. Includes two side salads and a relish tray of sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickle chips, potato chips, mayonnaise & mustard, beverage and a dessert.
Cost:	$22.00/person, tax included

Sunday, June 1, 2008

The Earp Family in the Inland Empire

Program:	Nick Cataldo, San Bernardino historian, author, lecturer and researcher, will discuss the Earp family in the Inland Empire. Nick has done extensive research into this family (of OK Corral fame), and has written a book detailing the family in our area. The book, entitled The Earp Clan: The Southern California Years, will be available for purchase and signing.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	California Baptist University, Copenbarger Room - 8432 Magnolia Avenue
Lunch:	The "Groaning Board" Cold Buffet. Build your own "piled high" deli sandwiches! There’s a great selection of deli meats, cheeses, artisan breads and rolls. Includes two side salads and a relish tray of sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickle chips, potato chips, mayonnaise & mustard, beverage and a dessert.
Cost:	$20.00/person, tax included

Sunday, April 6, 2008

"A Patchwork of Early California Men and Events"

Program:	The Honorable Judge John Gabbert will explain some of his research vignettes into California's intriguing early legal history.
Time:	TBA
Place:	TBA
Lunch:	TBA
Cost:	TBA

Sunday, February 3, 2008

"The History of the Jurupa Area"

Program:	Kim Jarrell Johnson, Jurupa-area historian, author, and researcher, will discuss the history of the Jurupa area, which is the area west of Riverside. It includes the communities of Rubidoux, Glen Avon, Pedley, and Mira Loma.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	Crestmore Manor - 4600 Crestmore Road, Rubidoux. From Riverside, take Mission Boulevard west towards Rubidoux. The first light past the river will be Crestmore Road. Turn left, and follow the road for about a mile until coming to a large, Southern-style plantation house on the left. Turn left at the sign for Crestmore Manor, and follow the driveway to the parking lot. The meeting will be in the Carriage House, located behind the main building.
Lunch:	TBA
Cost:	TBA

Sunday, December 2, 2007

The 1918 Influenza Epidemic in Riverside

Program:	Hal Durian, local history enthusiast and Press-Enterprise columnist will discuss his research into the effects of the 1918 influenza epidemic, which killed millions worldwide, in Riverside.
Time:	TBA
Place:	TBA
Lunch:	TBA
Cost:	TBA

Sunday, October 7, 2007

"Fox Theater Restoration Project"

Program:	Robert Wise, from the City of Riverside's Redevelopment Department, will bring us up to date on the progress of the Fox Theater Restoration Project. There will be lots of pictures, and this should prove to be a very interesting program on a subject that is near and dear to many Riversiders.
Time:	12:30 p.m.
Place:	Faces Restaurant - 1725 Spruce Street, Riverside 92507
Lunch:	Choose from: 1. Seared Ahi 2. Chicken Breast with Mango Salsa 3. Shrimp Scampi 4. Battered Shrimp (Items 1-4 include salad and steamed vegetables) 5. Shrimp Stir Fry with vegetables and rice. (all menu items include beverage; coffee, tea, or soda)
Cost:	$17.00

Sunday, June 3, 2007

"Local Tribes of the Inland Empire; Past, Present, and Future"

Program:	Local Indian Tribes of the Inland Empire; Past, Present, and Future - Lorene Sisquoc, Curator of the Sherman Indian Museum in Riverside, will discuss the historical, cultural, and material aspects of tribes of the inland empire. Lorene will augment her talk with displays of artifacts from the museum. Lorene Sisquoc was born and raised in Riverside, California. She is a member of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe and a descendant of the Mountain Cahuilla of Southern California. She is direct descendant of Mangas Coloradas, the last chief of the Mimbreno Apaches, Chief Loco of the Warm Springs Apaches and Mountain Cahuilla Net Manuel Largo.
Time:	Lunch = 12:00 Program = 1:00
Place:	Lunch = Alumni Dining Commons of the California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside Program = Copenbarger Room, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside
Lunch:	Lunch will be on an individual basis in the Alumni Dining Commons at Cal Baptist University. Please check in downstairs, have lunch in the commons, then head upstairs for the 1:00 program.
Cost:	$15

Sunday, April 1, 2007

"Camp Anza"

Program:	Camp Anza: Part of Riverside's Contribution To The WW II War Effort And Its Post War Legacy. Frank Teurlay, through a multimedia presentation, will develop an overview of the Camp Anza Staging Area and its role as part of the Los Angeles Port of Embarkation during WW II. Troops passing through Camp Anza, were headed for the Pacific Theater. Their last 10 days on US soil before boarding a ship were spent at Camp Anza. After the war, troops were process through the camp on their way to their final discharge point. Basic camp functions will be described. A brief highlight of the post war land use will also be covered. Frank Teurlay was born and raised in Riverside, California. He attended school in the Alvord School District (Terrace Elementary, Arlanza Elementary, Wells Intermediate, and Norte Vista High School). He obtained a B.S. degree in Psychology from Occidental College in Los Angeles. Frank is currently in is 29th year of service with Pacific Bell (now AT&T). His current hobby is assembling a history of Camp Anza and the Arlanza Village.
Time:	12:00 noon
Place:	Copenbarger Room California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside
Lunch:	Lunch will be catered in the Copenbarger Room. Please check in downstairs, and then head up to the room.
Cost:	$15 per person