Camp Anza - World War II Army Staging Camp in Riverside

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Camp Anza was a World War II staging camp located in the Arlanza area of Riverside, CA. Learn why the camp was created, who was stationed there, what happened at the camp, and how a generation was introduced to Riverside because of the camp.

[@alanolson6913]

My Dad graduated from Poly High (it became Riverside City College) in June of ‘41. He was drafted in January of ‘42 and was sent to that training camp then on to the Philippines.

[@guitarwanab1]

Wow. I didn't know I grew up stomping the same grounds as heroes and celebrities... amazing

[@jacquelineperez2964]

My mother worked for Union Pacific Railroad in the city of Orange. That same railroad head out to Riverside. My mom her name is Rachel Alonzo (Perez) The Alonzo brother's all went to the service World War II as the train was leaving she indicated that they were throwing oranges into the arms and hands of the servicemen whol left on the train they said they were going to Riverside and they were hope that they would see them again they took the city of Orange memories with them and also the oranges that were pull off the Orange Groves trees.... I like to see the story be told as I had spoken to my mother about it recorded her memories Old Towne Orange.

[@marramirez7055]

“Moose lounge” as a teenager I always wondered what that was...... 😏 maybe we should have learned a little about the history of our own city In school -

[@louiseoneilredd7737]

I have a Union Pacific Railroad Company train order No. 36, Jan. 20, 1946 orders with engs. run extra Arlington to camp. anza and return to Arlington. then East Arlington to Camp Anza. My Father was an U.P. Engineer who transported the soldiers to Los Angeles port.

[@louiseoneilredd7737]

Wow,

[@ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496]

our city doesn't give two fucks about the history of camp Anza only precious downtown...

[@ricer2j415]

the camp is now an apartment building

[@jonmacdonald5345]

ricer 2j Section 8 projects!

[@redcuplifestyle5536]

Arlanza 13

[@lawyerswhofight]

I wonder what happened to the toxic sewage system at the time it was a military campBill Kennedy

[@kathleentyson6727]

Law Office of Kennedy & Associates you're talking about The String Fellow Acid Pits. I had a friend who's father owned that area he lost everything over that.

[@marramirez7055]

Well that explains a lot..... the elementary school I used to run around and play at drink the water 😳🤭🤯🥴

[@ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496]

our city doesn't give two fucks about the history of camp Anza only precious downtown...