The first major attempt at development of the area immediately around the mountain began in 1887 with the formation of the Rubidoux Hotel Association led by Emil Rosenthal and with Albert White as president.

To understand the history of the historic Serra Cross on Mount Rubidoux one needs to go back to December of 1905 when the Huntington Park Association was formed. At that time the Riverside Enterprise reported: “Through the generosity of H. E. Huntington, the public spirit of the leading citizens of Riverside and the persistent work of Frank A. Miller, Mt. Rubidoux will soon be the beauty spot of the whole Southwest, if not the scenic gem of the whole country.” Read More…