Riverside California Then and Now

Riverside is located in the southern part of California. Riverside derives its name from the Santa Ana River that flows alongside it. A great place to live, work and play, Riverside is home to 300,430 people and occupies 98.4 square miles as per the 2009 census conducted by the US Census Bureau. Riverside is an economic powerhouse in the making with quality schools, colleges and universities aplenty.

Riverside was originally a silkworm-breeding center and its roots date back to the 1870s. It was initially an agricultural area where navel oranges were grown. Most of the navel oranges in the US still come from the region but the city has taken rapid strides to become an important industrial and commercial center.

There are several places of tourist interest in Riverside. While one can see navel orange cultivation, there are classy buildings like the Mission Inn and Mount Rubidoux, which manifests the creativity of the place. There are a host of performing arts groups in Riverside and a national cemetery which is one of the major tourist destinations.

Riverside is also home to some very well known home builders. If you are searching for a property here, there is a lot on offer.

Olive Grove Manor is by itself a small town. The office staff, the dining staff, housekeeping and administration know you by name. Not only do they know your name, they care about you. The Olive Grove Retirement Resort is a unique alternative in Retirement Living that is not only comfortable, but caring. All the state-of-the-art amenities of are sure to enthrall like an individual studio, one and two-bedroom apartments with full baths, spacious private apartments with full baths and outdoor patios 24 hour staffing for convenience and security are only to mention a few. A full service dining room will tickle your palate with table-service and restaurant-style menu options.

For those who value independence and desire for more, Plymouth Tower is worth taking a peek at. Offering a great view of the Mission Inn, Plymouth Tower offers independent living accommodations. Each the spacious rooms include a balcony, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and either two or three meals per day.

Summer Ridge Apartments is located only a few steps away from the UC Riverside campus and convenient to the 91, 215 and 60 freeways.  This community welcomes pets and also offers special student services.  You can enjoy a variety of sports activities or check out the UCR track and gym across the street.

Riverside's acclaimed Mission Village is home to Mount Rubidoux Manor.  The 16-story high-rise is just blocks away from historic Mission Inn, museums, shops and the city library.  Mount Rubidoux Manor offers affordable living in a community designed for maximum comfort and convenience. Apartments come with great features, including air conditioning, stove, refrigerator, and disposal.