Fire Station No. 1 (aka Central Fire Station) placed on the California Register

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by tanya

On November 7, I watched the State Historic Resources Commission approve the nomination of our downtown fire station for the California Register of Historical Resources.  It was a proud moment for me, since it was the first nomination I have prepared.  The decision was unanimous.  The Press-Enterprise wrote about it ...

SPOTLIGHT: CENTRAL FIRE STATION

Friday, December 28th, 2007 by tanya

Riverside is very fortunate to have a downtown full of architectural treasures. People are very familiar with the Mission Inn, the Fox Theater, the Courthouse, and all the other wonderful resources from the early 20th century. Everyone is passionate about keeping them because they are part of Riverside's ...

Architect Profile: Bolton C. Moise, Jr.

Friday, December 28th, 2007 by tanya

A brief summary for the architect of Central Fire Station and the Riverside Main Library: Bolton C. Moise, Jr., A.I.A. came to inland Southern California after he was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946. The following year, he set up his practice in downtown Riverside, and over the ...