RESOURCES
Riverside Historic District Guides
Do you live in one of Riverside’s thirteen Historic Districts? Old Riverside Foundation has created a series of guides that’ll help you learn about the history and significance of your district, understand why we champion the preservation of historic architecture, and gain access to resources to help you be the best steward and caretaker you can be.
City of Riverside
- City of Riverside Historic Resources Inventory
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City of Riverside Historic Preservation Program – learn about current design guidelines, the latest surveys and designations, and look up your property for historical information.
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Rehab Riverside Right (PDF) - design guidelines published by the City of Riverside for historic homes.
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Riverside Historical Society – an organization that is dedicated to learning about local history. They publish a quarterly journal and host a lunchtime program featuring a guest speaker five times a year.
Local Organizations
- Idyllwild Area Historical Society
- Palm Springs Modern Committee
- Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
- Lake Elsinore Historical Society
- Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association
- Redlands Area Historical Society
- Corona Historic Preservation Society
- Friends of Mt. Rubidoux
State and National Organizations
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- California Preservation Foundation
- American Association for State and Local History
- California Historical Society
- Los Angeles Conservancy
- Pasadena, California Bungalow Heaven
Technical Assistance
- The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
- Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings
- Fitting Your Work to Time and Place
Research Links
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