Riverside is an influencer’s dream photography location.

Riverside’s Brief History.

Founded by John North in collaboration with a team of Easterners in 1870, Riverside lies in a location that once served as a Spanish Rancho. The founders aimed at establishing a colony that would push for the advancement of culture and education. The entry of investors from Canada and England led to the introduction of activities and traditions that wealthy citizens adopted. For instance, Riverside marked the location of Southern California’s first polo field and golf course. Although the cultivation of the first orange trees was in 1871, Riverside’s citrus industry started two years later following the receipt of new orange trees from Washington-based Department of Agriculture. The climate in Southern California was conducive for the growth of these trees, which led to a rapid expansion of the new orange industry.

The citizens of Riverside appreciate the unique character of the city originating from a culture that emphasized on careful planning. The historic Mile Square and Civic Center are an excellent representation of detailed planning. Interestingly, these structures have the same planner, San Francisco native, Charles Cheney. There is a commitment to using history as a strong base for the future, and this is the primary objective of California’s Historic Preservation Office. The City Council has selected more than 100 City Landmarks, 2 National Landmarks and twenty National Register Sites to offer education and enjoyment to visitors and residents.

The city has numerous buildings and sites that serve as a link between the history of Riverside, California, and the present. This connection comes about because of the careful planning and hard work of the Historic Preservation Program, created in 1969 by California’s City Council. The program aims at identifying and advancing the preservation of historic neighborhoods as well as commercial and civic resources in Riverside.

With the history Riverside provides, there are a vast number of areas within the city where we can go and photograph. Your beauty will be truly enhanced by Riverside’s heritage and Michelle will magically put everything together to create true works of art.