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'''Riverside''' is a city in rural ], ], United States, along the ] on ]. It is part of the ] ]. The population was 1,060 at the time of the ].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> It is part of the ].
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Riverside proclaimed itself the future birthplace of Captain ], a fictional character from the ] series '']'', with the agreement of series creator ].
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The settlement of Riverside was established in 1872 and incorporated in 1882. The name, suggested by a Dr. Ott, is probably a reference to the townsite's location on the ].<ref>Tom Savage, , University of Iowa Press, 2007; page 193.</ref>
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The ] built a {{convert|66|mi|km}} branch from ] to ] via Riverside in 1879.<ref>Report of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Company for the year ending June 30, 1880, , Mills, Des Moines, 1880; page 133.</ref> Riverside was just west of Iowa Junction, where the lines east to ] and north to ] diverged.<ref>, National Railway Publication Co., New York, July 1881; pages 250-251.</ref>
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==Geography==
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According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.72|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|access-date=2012-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref> Riverside is approximately {{convert|15|mi|km}} south of Iowa City along ] and {{convert|30|mi|km}} west of ] on ]. Riverside is on the north bank of the ].
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==Demographics==
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'''Riverside''' is a city located in rural ], ], ], along the ] on ]. It is part of the ] ]. The population was 928 at the ].


==Local fame== ===2020 census===
As of the ] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 1,060 people, 478 households, and 276 families residing in the city. The ] was 574.1 inhabitants per square mile (221.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 522 housing units at an average density of 282.7 per square mile (109.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The ] makeup of the city was 95.8% ], 0.9% ], 0.0% ], 0.1% ], 0.0% ], 0.3% from other races and 2.8% from two or more races. ] persons of any race comprised 1.8% of the population.
===Future birthplace of Captain Kirk===
] Riverside has proclaimed itself the future birthplace of Captain ], a character from the television show '']'' played by ].


Of the 478 households, 24.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were ] living together, 7.7% were cohabitating couples, 23.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 22.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.3% of all households were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
], the creator of '']'', asserts in his book '']'' that the character of Kirk had been born in the state of ].


The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 22.8% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 and 44; 25.2% were from 45 and 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
In March ], when the town was looking for a theme for its annual ], Steve Miller, a member of the Riverside City Council who had read Roddenberry's book, suggested to the council that Riverside should proclaim itself to be the future birthplace of Kirk. Miller's motion passed unanimously.<ref>Ratner, Alez, , '' at ]'', 2003</ref> The council later wrote to Roddenberry for his permission to be designated as the official birthplace of Kirk, and Roddenberry agreed.


===2010 census===
The proclamation declaring the town the "Official Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk," signed by Gene Roddenberry, is housed, along with a "Cigarstore Indian"-style carved wooden statue of James T. Kirk, at the ] (RACC), in a former beauty salon along ] in downtown Riverside. A large stone and plaque in the rear of the building purports to be the site of the future farmstead and birthplace of James Kirk, and the home of his family, in the c.2230s.
As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 993 people, 435 households, and 267 families residing in the city. The ] was {{convert|577.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 503 housing units at an average density of {{convert|292.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% ], 0.8% ], 0.3% ], and 1.1% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.2% of the population.


There were 435 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were ] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.90.
Nearby, Murphy's Bar and Grill in Riverside displays a special plaque of its own--in the back section of the bar. The two sites are popular with tourists during the annual Trek Fest.


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The town now hosts an annual Riverside Trek Fest that includes such events as a parade, carnival rides, and fireworks in the evening. The ] festival featured a "Spockapalooza" battle of the bands, as well as a lawn mower "trektor" pull. Other Trek Fests have featured minor celebrities as guests, including ] (The Original Series' Yeoman ]), and ] (The Original Series' Adam of "]" of the episode "]").
The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.


===2000 census===
Although not considered "canon", at least two Star Trek novels had material based in the real town of Riverside. "]," an immediate sequel to the events shown in "]," depicted Kirk's childhood in Riverside. the novel's opening chapter had a pre-teen Kirk playing with friends in fields, near the English River. This river in real life lies along the south side of downtown Riverside especially bordering the site of the annual Trek fest, and ends the city's boundaries.
As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 928 people, 378 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|921.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 396 housing units at an average density of {{convert|393.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% ], 0.54% ], 0.11% ], 0.22% ], 0.43% from ], and 0.65% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 0.32% of the population.


] at Riverside]]
Another novel, '']'', not to be confused with '']'', was written as a "prequel" novel to the Original Series. Telling about the space adventures of James Kirk's father, Commander George Samuel Kirk, Sr., the opening and closing passages of the novel show a Captain Kirk, mulling over his ] career options shortly after his first five-year mission. The younger Kirk was shown walking around the farmhouse owned by his family in Riverside. Its wrap-around veranda had views of both the English River and the Iowa River to the east.
There were 378 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were ] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.08.


27.5% were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The USS Riverside can be seen from the program Google Earth at the coordinates of 41•28'48.46" N and 91•34'42.78" W.


The median income for a household in the city was $41,080, and the median income for a family was $52,344. Males had a median income of $30,526 versus $26,645 for females. The ] for the city was $17,744. About 1.2% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the ], including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.
===''Invasion Iowa''===
{{main|Invasion Iowa}}
During a ], ] ], the town learned that its residents had become the unwitting stars of a ] ] inspired by the Kirk connection. Over a week earlier, William Shatner arrived in town under the guise of filming a science fiction movie called ''Invasion Iowa''.


==Geography== ==Education==
The ] serves Riverside.<ref>" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427123021/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_HIGHLAND.pdf |date=April 27, 2018 }}." ]. Retrieved on June 21, 2018.</ref> The elementary school, Highland Elementary, is in Riverside, while the middle and high school are nearby in an ].
] at Riverside]]
Riverside is located at {{coor dms|41|28|55|N|91|34|36|W|city}} (41.481891, -91.576631){{GR|1}}.


==Star Trek==
According to the ], the city has a total area of 1.0&nbsp;]s (2.6&nbsp;]), all of it land.
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], the creator of '']'', asserts in his book ''The Making of Star Trek'' that the character of ] was born in the state of ]. In '']'', Kirk himself tells Dr. Taylor he is from Iowa.
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In March 1985, when the city was looking for a theme for its annual town festival, Steve Miller, a member of the Riverside City Council who had read Roddenberry's book, suggested to the council that Riverside should proclaim itself to be the future birthplace of Kirk. Miller's motion passed unanimously.<ref name="heitland198902">{{Cite magazine |last=Heitland |first=Jon E. |date=February 1989 |title=The Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk |url=https://archive.org/stream/starlog_magazine-139/139#page/n16/mode/1up |magazine=Starlog |language=en |pages=17–18 |access-date=2020-06-19}}</ref><ref>Ratner, Alez, , '' at ]'', 2003</ref>
Riverside is approximately 20 miles south of Iowa City along ].


This birthplace was confirmed as ] in season 2, episode 3 of '']'' as when asked, Kirk states he was born in Riverside, IA. Additionally, at least two ''Star Trek'' novels had material based in the real city of Riverside. ''Best Destiny'', an immediate sequel to the events shown in '']'', depicted Kirk's childhood in Riverside. The novel's opening chapter depicts a pre-teen Kirk, playing with friends in fields, in rushes and river wetland along the English River. Another novel, ''Final Frontier'' by ], not to be confused with '']'', was written as a prequel novel to the original series. Depicting the space adventures of James T. Kirk's father, Commander George Samuel Kirk Sr., the opening and closing passages of the novel depict Captain Kirk, now an adult, mulling over his ] career options shortly after his first five-year mission. The younger Kirk was also depicted, walking around the farmhouse owned by his family in Riverside. Its wrap-around veranda had views of both the English River and the Iowa River to the east, which mirror the site of the real "Kirk's Birthstone" marker.
==Demographics==
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 928 people, 378 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The ] was 921.6 people per square mile (354.8/km²). There were 396 housing units at an average density of 393.3/sq&nbsp;mi (151.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.06% ], 0.54% ], 0.11% ], 0.22% ], 0.43% from ], and 0.65% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 0.32% of the population.


The 2009 film '']'', set in an ] from the main ''Star Trek'' universe, shows that Kirk was born aboard a ] in space and raised in Iowa. Nearby are the (fictional) Riverside Quarry, where young Jim Kirk destroys a 20th-century Chevy Corvette in an act of vandalism, and the Riverside Shipyards, identified by name by Captain Christopher Pike as the construction site of the ], and an embarkation point for Starfleet Academy recruits, including an older Jim Kirk.
There were 378 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were ] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.08.


During a September 28, 2004, ], the city learned that its residents had become the unwitting stars of a ] ] called '']'' inspired by the Kirk connection. Over a week earlier, actor ] had arrived in the city under the guise of filming a science fiction movie called ''Invasion Iowa''.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.


===Voyage Home Riverside History Center===
The median income for a household in the city was $41,080, and the median income for a family was $52,344. Males had a median income of $30,526 versus $26,645 for females. The ] for the city was $17,744. About 1.2% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the ], including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.
The Voyage Home Riverside History Center is also colloquially referred to as the "Star Trek Museum". It houses ''Star Trek'' themed exhibits and memorabilia, including a time capsule; a ''Star Trek'' themed bathroom; and an exhibit about the women of ''Star Trek''. The museum features a veterans display and a room dedicated to the history of Riverside.<ref>{{cite book |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=A85OAQAAMAAJ&q=%22The+Voyage+Home%22+Riverside,+Iowa |title= Iowa Travel Guide |work= Division of Tourism, Iowa Department of Economic Development |place= ] |date= 2011 |page= 109}}</ref> The museum also has displays featuring ], the various ''Star Trek'' franchise television shows, ], ]'s visit to Riverside,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1356&dat=20050326&id=FwhQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BAkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4012,5323073&hl=en |title= Shatner boldly goes where no hoax has gone before |author= Kate O'Hare |work= ] |date= 26 March 2005 |accessdate= 7 March 2021}}</ref> and others. ], who played ] in the original series, visited the Museum when it first opened on June 27, 2008, where he participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915514.htm |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080515203041/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915514.htm |url-status= dead |archive-date= May 15, 2008 |title= Star Trek's Chekov (Walter Koenig) to Appear at Trek Fest in Riverside, Iowa June 27th-28th |date= May 5, 2008 |website= ] |accessdate= 7 March 2021}}</ref>

==See also==
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* ], the "future" French birthplace of Star Trek's Captain ]
* ], which shares a name with Star Trek's ]
* ], the "future" birthplace of Star Trek's Captain ] and home to a statue.


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City in Iowa, United States
Riverside, Iowa
City
Motto: Where the Trek Begins
Location of Riverside, IowaLocation of Riverside, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°29′53″N 91°32′12″W / 41.49806°N 91.53667°W / 41.49806; -91.53667
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyWashington
Government
 • MayorAllen Schneider
Area
 • Total1.85 sq mi (4.78 km)
 • Land1.85 sq mi (4.78 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population
 • Total1,060
 • Density574.21/sq mi (221.67/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code52327
Area code319
FIPS code19-67440
GNIS feature ID2396384
WebsiteCity of Riverside

Riverside is a city in rural Washington County, Iowa, United States, along the English River on Iowa Highway 22. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,060 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Highland Community School District.

Riverside proclaimed itself the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, a fictional character from the science fiction series Star Trek, with the agreement of series creator Gene Roddenberry.

History

The settlement of Riverside was established in 1872 and incorporated in 1882. The name, suggested by a Dr. Ott, is probably a reference to the townsite's location on the English River.

The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway built a 66 miles (106 km) branch from Iowa City to What Cheer via Riverside in 1879. Riverside was just west of Iowa Junction, where the lines east to Muscatine and north to Iowa City diverged.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.72 square miles (4.45 km), all of it land. Riverside is approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Iowa City along U.S. Route 218 and 30 miles (48 km) west of Muscatine on Iowa Highway 22. Riverside is on the north bank of the English River.

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880412—    
1890608+47.6%
1900698+14.8%
1910652−6.6%
1920667+2.3%
1930638−4.3%
1940633−0.8%
1950631−0.3%
1960656+4.0%
1970758+15.5%
1980826+9.0%
1990824−0.2%
2000928+12.6%
2010993+7.0%
20201,060+6.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source: U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 1,060 people, 478 households, and 276 families residing in the city. The population density was 574.1 inhabitants per square mile (221.7/km). There were 522 housing units at an average density of 282.7 per square mile (109.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.8% of the population.

Of the 478 households, 24.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% were cohabitating couples, 23.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 22.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.3% of all households were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 22.8% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 and 44; 25.2% were from 45 and 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 993 people, 435 households, and 267 families residing in the city. The population density was 577.3 inhabitants per square mile (222.9/km). There were 503 housing units at an average density of 292.4 per square mile (112.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% European American, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 435 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.90.

Riverside from the southeast showing the water tower and St. Mary's Catholic Church

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 928 people, 378 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was 921.6 inhabitants per square mile (355.8/km). There were 396 housing units at an average density of 393.3 per square mile (151.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% European American, 0.54% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

The English River at Riverside

There were 378 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.08.

27.5% were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,080, and the median income for a family was $52,344. Males had a median income of $30,526 versus $26,645 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,744. About 1.2% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Highland Community School District serves Riverside. The elementary school, Highland Elementary, is in Riverside, while the middle and high school are nearby in an unincorporated area.

Star Trek

The USS Riverside
Plaque at Captain Kirk's future birthplace

Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, asserts in his book The Making of Star Trek that the character of James Tiberius Kirk was born in the state of Iowa. In Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Kirk himself tells Dr. Taylor he is from Iowa.

This building in Riverside, Iowa houses The Voyage Home Riverside History Center

In March 1985, when the city was looking for a theme for its annual town festival, Steve Miller, a member of the Riverside City Council who had read Roddenberry's book, suggested to the council that Riverside should proclaim itself to be the future birthplace of Kirk. Miller's motion passed unanimously.

This birthplace was confirmed as Star Trek canon in season 2, episode 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as when asked, Kirk states he was born in Riverside, IA. Additionally, at least two Star Trek novels had material based in the real city of Riverside. Best Destiny, an immediate sequel to the events shown in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, depicted Kirk's childhood in Riverside. The novel's opening chapter depicts a pre-teen Kirk, playing with friends in fields, in rushes and river wetland along the English River. Another novel, Final Frontier by Diane Carey, not to be confused with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, was written as a prequel novel to the original series. Depicting the space adventures of James T. Kirk's father, Commander George Samuel Kirk Sr., the opening and closing passages of the novel depict Captain Kirk, now an adult, mulling over his Starfleet career options shortly after his first five-year mission. The younger Kirk was also depicted, walking around the farmhouse owned by his family in Riverside. Its wrap-around veranda had views of both the English River and the Iowa River to the east, which mirror the site of the real "Kirk's Birthstone" marker.

The 2009 film Star Trek, set in an alternate reality from the main Star Trek universe, shows that Kirk was born aboard a shuttlecraft in space and raised in Iowa. Nearby are the (fictional) Riverside Quarry, where young Jim Kirk destroys a 20th-century Chevy Corvette in an act of vandalism, and the Riverside Shipyards, identified by name by Captain Christopher Pike as the construction site of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), and an embarkation point for Starfleet Academy recruits, including an older Jim Kirk.

During a September 28, 2004, town meeting, the city learned that its residents had become the unwitting stars of a Spike TV reality show called Invasion Iowa inspired by the Kirk connection. Over a week earlier, actor William Shatner had arrived in the city under the guise of filming a science fiction movie called Invasion Iowa.

Voyage Home Riverside History Center

The Voyage Home Riverside History Center is also colloquially referred to as the "Star Trek Museum". It houses Star Trek themed exhibits and memorabilia, including a time capsule; a Star Trek themed bathroom; and an exhibit about the women of Star Trek. The museum features a veterans display and a room dedicated to the history of Riverside. The museum also has displays featuring Leonard Nimoy, the various Star Trek franchise television shows, NASA, William Shatner's visit to Riverside, and others. Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov in the original series, visited the Museum when it first opened on June 27, 2008, where he participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

See also

References

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