ELIZA TIBBETS STATUE FOUNDATION INC

RIVERSIDE, CA

Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Opened in 1946, designed in an art-deco style but apparently modified at various times. It’s now owned by the city for its historical value to downtown, but closed due to structural problems.

Pictures in the below links show the theater as once having a marquee around the base of the tall sign.

Two sources:
<a href="https://www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-compass/perris-theater" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-comp...</a>
<a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413</a> — Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Credit: DB's travels

The Eliza Tibbets Statue Foundation Inc is a non-profit organization located in Riverside, California, dedicated to preserving the legacy of Eliza Tibbets. Eliza Tibbets was a prominent figure in Riverside's history, known for introducing the navel orange to California in the 1870s, a fruit that would go on to become a major crop in the state.

The foundation was established in 2014 with the primary goal of raising funds to erect a statue of Eliza Tibbets in downtown Riverside. The statue was unveiled in March 2018, and now stands as a symbol of Tibbets' role in California's agricultural history.

The foundation's efforts extend beyond the statue, however, as they strive to educate the public about Tibbets' contributions to the community through presentations, events, and publications. They also work to promote the importance of preserving local history and culture.

The foundation is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations and sponsorships to carry out their mission. Their efforts have garnered support from various community organizations and individuals who share their passion for preserving Riverside's history.

ELIZA TIBBETS STATUE FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RIVERSIDE CA. US MID #8400601341

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).

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:
<a href="https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_Engine_2564" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_En...</a>

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.

KC-10A Extender Conceptualized as the next generation of aerial tankers the KC-l0 combined the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft. Carrying more than 356,000 pounds of fuel - twice as much as the KC-135 Stratotanker – 75 personnel, and 170,000 pounds of cargo, the KC-10 could transport entire units of support personnel while re-fueling their deploying fighters enroute. The KC-10 could also be used to transport litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.

Unlike previous re-fuelers, the KC-10's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital, fly-by wire system. Sitting in the rear of the aircraft, the operator can see the receiver aircraft through a wide window. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute.

The KC-10 fleet was used extensively during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Allied Force in 1999 and during the War on Terror following the September 11, 2001, attack.

The museum’s KC-10 Extender tail number 84-0185 was built in Long Beach California and delivered to the United Sates Air Force, March AFB in September 1984 with subsequent assignments to Travis AFB. It was flown to March Field Air Museum in 2023 for permanent display. It remains on loan from the NMUSAF.

Source: <a href="https://www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/</a>

Palms at a shopping area in Eastvale, California.

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ELIZA TIBBETS STATUE FOUNDATION INC
231 E ALESSANDRO BLVD A358
RIVERSIDE
CA
92508-6039

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MID #	8400601341
Name	ELIZA TIBBETS STATUE FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	330840042
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.916264, -117.327415
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 042012 US Census Block: 2013