Greetings from Riverside’s Historic B&B
If the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville had a greeting card, the Riverdale Inn would be on the cover
This house was one of many mansions that lined Riverside Avenue in the early 1900s.
At first glance, you might notice the enormous size of the Queen Anne-style house along the major artery in Riverside. Then your eyes narrow in on the painted shingle façade and shingled roof. The Shingle style is an American architectural style made popular in New England. The picture is completed with bay windows, balconies, and gables that are intertwined like colors on a canvas. Local architectural legend Henry John Klutho even added to the masterpiece by designing a later addition.
The neighborhood border between Riverside and Avondale has disappeared through the years, so the owners decided on the blended name of “Riverdale”. The main house features 8 luxury guest rooms and the original carriage house was converted into 2 additional guest rooms.
The location is ideal between Memorial Park, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, and the restaurants of Five Points. On Saturdays, the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) is just 3 blocks away.
