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    The Mission Inn: Celebrating 30 Years as a National Historic Landmark

    The Mission Inn: Celebrating 30 Years as a National Historic Landmark

    Presented by Riverside Metropolitan Museum at Riverside Metropolitan Museum

    July 19-October 14, 2007

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    The Mission Inn Museum and Riverside Metropolitan Museum are partnering in a special two-part exhibition to celebrate the Mission Inn’s 30th Anniversary as a National Historic Landmark. The first exhibit titled, Creating a Legacy (1875 – 1955) will be on display from July 19 – October 14, 2007 at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum and will commemorate the legacy of Frank Miller and his contributions to the development of Riverside. The exhibit features personal objects of the Miller Family, including: a ram’s horn inkwell, needlepoint pole screen, as well as significant artifacts that define the Inn during this period such as the original sketching of the Raincross symbol. The exhibit will open on July 19th with a special presentation by Author and Historian, Maurice Hodgen, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Mission Inn St. Francis Chapel followed by a reception at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Event and admission are free and open to the public. For more information, call: (951) 826-5273 or visit www.riversideca.gov/museum. The second exhibit, Saving the Community’s Heritage (1955 – Present) will be on display from September 13 – January 5, 2008 at the Mission Inn Museum and will document the Miller Family sale of the hotel, its gradual decline, and renovation. The exhibit features objects saved by the public and returned to the Inn, paintings, bells, and original architectural renderings. The exhibit will open on September 13th with a special presentation by Preservation Architect, Bruce Judd, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Mission Inn Galleria followed by a reception at the Mission Inn Museum from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. For more information, call: (951) 788-9556 or visit www.missionnmuseum.com.


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        Riverside Metropolitan Museum

        3580 Mission Inn Avenue
        Riverside, CA 92501

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        Tickets: Free

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        July 19-October 14, 2007

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        • Mission Inn - 3646 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
          Phone: 951-784-0300

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        • Delights & Invites - 3653 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
          Phone: 951-784-3111

        • Mission Gallery - 3700 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
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        • Farmer Boys - 3400 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
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        • Mario's Place - 3646 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
          Phone: (951) 684-7755

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          Phone: 951-781-8707

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          Phone: 951-683-3494

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