The Corona Historic Preservation Society is a nonprofit education and advocacy group whose membership is dedicated to protecting and preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the City of Corona, including active research of persons, places, and things important to and/or related to the history of Corona, its predecessor South Riverside, and other local environs.

The City of Corona has a rich and significant history, some of which is evident in its preserved buildings. Other evidence can be found in the personalities and history of the city's founders and early inhabitants. We still have images of many commercial structures that gave Corona its character. We are also blessed with many very beautiful homes and structures that tell a story of our past. The lives of the city's early inhabitants and businesses are instructive of the city's rich heritage. We try to honor our City's motto, "To Cherish Our Past – To Preserve Our Future." By "cherishing our past," we more effectively "prepare for the future" so our children and grandchildren will know what kind of "roots" our city had.

• Corona Historic Preservation Society focuses primarily on research of Corona's past, the perpetuation, protection, and preservation of homes, commercial buildings, historical districts, and personal histories, and designates historic sites within the city.

• The Historical Society existed for about 10 years and focused its efforts on preservation of the city's Andrew Carnegie Library. It merged with CHPS in 1983.

• The Corona History Association was organized in 2015 in order to provide insights into areas of Corona history not emphasized by other history organizations: create a "Wall of Fame" listing outstanding persons in Corona history whose accomplishments made a difference, identify and celebrate minority groups' roles in episodes in Corona history, conduct lectures and discussions about topics not otherwise presented by other local history organizations, place historic markers, etc.

• The W.D. Addison Heritage Room at Corona's Public Library concentrates on preserving documentation of our past (i.e., books, photos, records, maps, plans, architectural renderings, manuscripts, newspaper articles, and some memorabilia) and provides a place where serious research can be accomplished.

• The Corona Heritage Foundation operates the Corona Heritage Park and Museum where displays of historic interest are periodically presented, and historic artifacts and memorabilia are displayed of Corona business, industries, activities, and events. Ephemera associated with Corona's past are open to the public for educational purposes. It is located at the former site of the headquarters ranch of the Corona Foothill Lemon Company and has been recognized as a local Corona Historic District seeking national recognition. One of the former homes on the site houses the Model Railroading Society's HO scale railroad layout of Corona in 1949. Another home hosts works of Corona artists. Other tenants include historic trades such as glass blowing and woodworking. Foothill Agricultural Research operates entomological laboratories and rearing facilities for the development of insects beneficial to the citrus industry.

To protect and preserve accurate local histories, architecturally significant homes, buildings, and historical districts within the city through advocacy and public education, and to ensure that new development within the city's historic districts follows the city's historic architectural guidelines.

Through an active program of quarterly meetings, events involving field trips, walking tours, workshops, lectures, and advocacy and activism at City Hall.

There are quarterly meetings providing activities for the membership and a general membership meeting at the Holiday Party in December each year. The Board of Directors meets once a month.

Yes. The CHPS Newsletter is published and mailed bimonthly. An electronic version is available on the internet at www.corona-history.org .

Yes. CHPS periodically presents community forums, educational programs, lectures, panel discussions, tours of vintage homes, etc., for its members and the public. Please contact our office or website at www.corona-history.org for the current schedule.

Yes. The CHPS website is found at www.corona-history.org and the CHPS Group can be located on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/207314265980718/ .