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Crystal Coleman

Jan 23, 20233 min read

Riverside Style: Mission Revival

Riverside, CA is a city with a rich architectural history, and one style that has had a significant impact on its landscape is Mission Reviv

Crystal Coleman

May 31, 20192 min read

Who was Joe Hunter?

Who was Joe Hunter? Most older Riversiders know the name Joe Hunter as legendary "machine maker" who helped revolutionize aluminum...

Crystal Coleman

Apr 12, 20192 min read

5 places where Hardware Matters In your Historic Home.

“The devil is in the details” or is it “God is in the details” either way it appears that the details are of divine importance and...

Crystal Coleman

Dec 17, 20181 min read

What Is the Mills Act, and will it work for you?

The Mills Act is state legislation, enacted in 1972, to provide property tax relief to owners of historic properties for the purpose of assi

Crystal Coleman

Dec 5, 20183 min read

Downtown Riverside Bird's VS City Bikes

Fred and I took a mini vaca over the summer and stayed a few days in Venice beach. The first day trying to get my bearings we walked up...

Crystal Coleman

Aug 31, 20183 min read

What is Mission Revival Architecture?

Our city is graced with one of the most spectacular examples of Mission Revival architecture, the Mission Inn! And when you start to look...

Crystal Coleman

Mar 7, 20182 min read

Things to consider when thinking of buying or selling a Historic Home

What to know before you buy You never know what you’ll find behind the walls of a Historic home. Could be a hidden treasure! But you will...