Riverside’s Heritage House: A Study in Victorian Splendor

Last weekend, my son and I were able to go our very own historical landmark: the Heritage House in Riverside, CA. Even though I have lived in this area for over 20+ years, I have never actually set foot inside of it until last weekend. It’s absolutely beautiful. Built in 1891 by Mrs. Catharine Bettner, the Heritage House was chosen to be an example of what was typical Victorian architecture in Riverside’s burgeoning youth. Since there is no air conditioning to the upper floor of the home, it is closed in July and August (the hottest months of the year). In fact, this weekend is the last hurrah until September 2009.  For more information about the history of and great photographs I took while visiting the Heritage House, please press “play” above.

To celebrate it’s last open date before the doors close for the summer, the Heritage House is hosting an old fashioned ice cream social that is absolutely FREE to the public on Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 12-4pm. Come on down, cool off from the heat and enjoy a taste of yesteryear at one of the oldest and most beautifully interesting homes in Riverside, CA.

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