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Mission Bell and Serra Cross, Mount Rubidoux, Riverside, California, circa 1940

Subjects
Monuments & MemorialsMountains & Hills
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1915 (White Border)
Front of Mission Bell and Serra Cross, Mount Rubidoux, Riverside, California, circa 1940, c. 1915 linen postcard
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Back of Mission Bell and Serra Cross, Mount Rubidoux, Riverside, California, circa 1940, c. 1915 linen postcard
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About this postcard

A wooden cross on a stone base and a mission bell hung from a timber frame stand on the rocky summit of Mount Rubidoux, looking out over the city of Riverside and the Santa Ana River valley toward hazy mountains. The Serra Cross was erected on the peak in 1907 to honor Father Junípero Serra, and the bell is rung for the Easter sunrise service that has been held on the mountain since 1909. Mount Rubidoux itself became a Riverside city park and a noted landmark for its trails and panoramic views.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Hello Momie I was over to Pasadena this morning but did not have time to stay long will be over again before long wish you all were here just the kind of weather you would like and some place is Joe working yet Love Tuel

PublisherM. Kashower Co.
948:—Mission Bell and Serra Cross, Mt. Rubidoux, Riverside, Cal. --- POST CARD THIS SPACE FOR WRITING THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS MADE IN USA Pub. by the M. Kashower Co., Los Angeles, Cal.
PostmarkedLos Angeles, CA, February 7, 1935, 15:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs A. B. Phillips

Morris, NY

Postcard record

Postmarked, Los Angeles, CA
PublisherM. Kashower Co.
Series948
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs A. B. Phillips, Morris, NY
Place depictedMount Rubidoux, CA
Place depictedRiverside, CA, CA
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
NotesWhite border; fine linen-texture screen visible across the image; small stain at lower-left corner and light edge wear. Postmark: LOS ANGELES, CALIF. FEB 7 3 PM 1935 HOLLYWOOD STA. Divided-back "POST CARD" with "MADE IN USA" divider; 1¢ green Franklin stamp; white border on front; light edge/corner wear.

Cite this card

Mission Bell and Serra Cross, Mount Rubidoux, Riverside, California, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/mission-bell-and-serra-cross-mount-rubidoux-riverside-califo. Accessed October 25, 2026.