National Historic Landmark

Mission Inn

Riverside, Riverside County, California
Listed
May 13, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
71000173

About this property

The Mission Inn, now known as The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, is a historic landmark hotel in downtown Riverside, California. Although a composite of many architectural styles, it is generally considered the largest Mission Revival Style building in the United States. Frank Augustus Miller borrowed architectural elements from California missions and European castles as he developed the property from 1880 till his death in 1935. He also acquired antiques and art from his travels around the world. Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. After the death of Duane Roberts, Kelly Roberts sold the property to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in 2026 for $33.2 million.

Location

3649 7th St.
Riverside, Riverside County, California
33.98348, -117.37281

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Federal Post Office
Early Republic
0.1 mi
All Souls Universalist Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
First Congregational Church of Riverside
Industrial
0.1 mi
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Industrial
0.1 mi
Riverside Municipal Auditorium and Soldier's Memorial Building
Industrial
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Mission Inn listed on the National Register?

Mission Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Mission Inn?

Mission Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Mission Inn a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mission Inn has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Mission Inn?

The period of significance for Mission Inn is recorded as the colonial era.

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