JENSEN ALVARADO HISTORIC RANCH AND MUSEUM

RIVERSIDE, CA

Perris / SoCal Rail Museum UP 2564 (# 0007) Originally built in 1921 for a Union Pacific subsidiary and traded UP subsidiary “Oregon Short Line” in 1923 where it was used until 1955.  Retired in 1959 and wound up at this museum in 1997.  See: 
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The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns.  Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to  Southern California Railway Museum.
Perris / SoCal Rail Museum UP 2564 (# 0007) Credit: DB's travels

The Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum is located in Riverside, California. Established in 1876, the ranch is a living reminder of the early history of Riverside and the Inland Empire. The ranch covers 20 acres of land and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum houses many artifacts from the original ranch, including furniture, tools, clothing, and books. Exhibits showcase the history of the ranch, its owners, and the surrounding area. Visitors can explore the original ranch house, the schoolhouse, and the barns, as well as a variety of outbuildings. The museum also offers tours of the restored ranch and its surrounding area.

The grounds of the ranch are open to the public and offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the area. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including educational programs, lectures, and special events. In addition, the ranch is available for weddings, family reunions, and other special occasions.

The Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum is a true gem of Riverside and serves as a reminder of its rich history. It is a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning about the area’s past and the people who shaped it.

JENSEN ALVARADO HISTORIC RANCH AND MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RIVERSIDE CA. US MID #8400600346

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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JENSEN ALVARADO HISTORIC RANCH AND MUSEUM
4307 BRIGGS ST
RIVERSIDE
CA
92509

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JENSEN ALVARADO HISTORIC RANCH AND MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400600346
Name JENSEN ALVARADO HISTORIC RANCH AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.993047, -117.414931
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 040201
US Census Block: 1034