Jensen Alvarado Ranch

The Jensen Alvarado Ranch is a historic property in Jurupa Valley featuring a house built in Danish rural style. The building was constructed from kiln-fired bricks with wooden beams sourced from the San Bernardino Mountains.

A Danish sea captain established the 1,200-acre property in 1865 and built the area's first brick structure between 1868 and 1870. This early construction method influenced building practices in the region for years to come.

The property shows how Danish building traditions mixed with local California ways through the families who lived there. Walking through the house reveals how two different worlds came together in daily life.

The site is located on Riverview Drive and operates as a museum where visitors can join programs about historical farming methods. Plan to explore both the main house and the surrounding grounds to get a full sense of life on the property.

The property produced wine from its vineyard for many years despite the surrounding area maintaining strict temperance rules. This uncommon practice made it stand out in an otherwise conservative agricultural region.

Location: Jurupa Valley

Address: 4307 Briggs St, Riverside, CA 92509, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 06:00-17:30

Phone: +19513696055

Website: https://rivcoparks.org/historic-sites-nature-centers/jensen-alvarado

GPS coordinates: 33.99278,-117.41694

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03