Industry in Riverside, CA

One of the fastest growing U.S. cities in the late 20th century, it is famous for its orange industry. The navel orange was introduced there in 1873; the original tree, still producing, is a tourist attraction. The first marketing cooperative, organized in Riverside in 1892, led to the founding of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. Other products include aircraft and aerospace components, aluminum, food and beverages, plastics, prefabricated wood and metal buildings, medical equipment, electronic devices, motor vehicle parts, and machinery.