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Unearthing an archive:  The Peter and Clara Weber Honeymoon Story
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Unearthing an archive: The Peter and Clara Weber Honeymoon Story

Peter Weber, and Peter and Clara during their travels. The images that sparked Dave's curiosity. Peter Weber is undoubtedly one...
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4450 Fourth Street, Colony Heights Craftsman, Sold
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4450 Fourth Street, Colony Heights Craftsman, Sold

5 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 3328 SQUARE FEET | 7841 SF LOT | BUILT 1910 | Sold $894,000 —...
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Mount Rubidoux:  Inland Chapparal with a historic flavor
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Mount Rubidoux: Inland Chapparal with a historic flavor

I live in the Wood Streets neighborhood just south of Downtown Riverside.  The foot of the mountain, by way of...
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Historic Home Ownership, A Life Changing Experience
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Historic Home Ownership, A Life Changing Experience

I had the pleasure of sitting with Ryan and Annette in the living room of their stunning Robert Spurgeon designed...
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Mount Rubidoux and Riverside as viewed by Tribune Photographer and Expert Automobile Special Writer

Every now and then I come across a piece of writing that I find interesting, this one came out of...
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Interview with Old Riverside Foundation President Dave Stolte
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Interview with Old Riverside Foundation President Dave Stolte

Dave Stolte is a thoughtful, creative, kind and generous individual.  I’ve enjoyed getting to know him in recent years and...
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The Wood Streets, one of Riverside’s most well known neighborhoods
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The Wood Streets, one of Riverside’s most well known neighborhoods

The Wood Streets is one of the most well known neighborhoods in Riverside.  It’s known for its modest historic homes...
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French Eclectic in Downtown Riverside’s Colony Heights Historic District
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French Eclectic in Downtown Riverside’s Colony Heights Historic District

3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 2373 SQUARE FEET | 8,712 SF LOT | BUILT 1923 | SOLD $800,000 —...
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Live in beauty, protect it so others can too: A William Morris Ideal
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Live in beauty, protect it so others can too: A William Morris Ideal

In my recent trip to London, I came to realize that one of my favorite designers, who was the main...
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Landscaping Your Historic Home with Landscape Architect Ian Davidson
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Landscaping Your Historic Home with Landscape Architect Ian Davidson

Ian Davidson outside his home in the Colony Heights Historic District of Riverside. Craftsman homes have always been among my...
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Casa Amapola: A Spanish Revival Restoration Story
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Casa Amapola: A Spanish Revival Restoration Story

The setting for this interview was a beautiful California Style home here in Riverside called Casa Amapola.  It’s hard to...
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Future Canopies
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Future Canopies

In our very special corner of Riverside, where every tree and home tell a story of time’s passage, my family...
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English Manor Home in the Colony Heights Historic District
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English Manor Home in the Colony Heights Historic District

4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 3700 SQUARE FEET | 18,295 SF LOT | BUILT 1926 | SOLD $875,000 —...
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Quaint Spanish Colonial Home in Riverside’s Wood Streets Neighborhood
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Quaint Spanish Colonial Home in Riverside’s Wood Streets Neighborhood

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1789 SQUARE FEET | 7841 SF LOT | BUILT 1905 | Sold $549,000 —...
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Mount Rubidoux Historic District 1908 Craftsman Home
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Mount Rubidoux Historic District 1908 Craftsman Home

4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 2000 SQUARE FEET | 10,000 SF LOT | BUILT 1905 | Sold $940,000 —...
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