Roseville in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge
Roseville Historical Society Marker No. 2
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
1. Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge Marker
Inscription.
Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge. Roseville Historical Society Marker No. 2. Across this footbridge situated high above Roseville's Southern Pacific railroad yards passed untold thousands of Pacific Fruit Express employees on their way to work at the world''s largest artificial ice plant. In disuse since 1974 when the giant plant was razed, this local landmark was moved in 1986 for use as a public footbridge across Dry Creek and as a memorial to those days when Roseville was the ice capital of the world.
It was dedicated on March 28, 1987 as the Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge in honor of longtime PFE superintendent and civic leader R.F. "Rube” Nelson.
Across this footbridge situated high above Roseville's Southern Pacific railroad yards
passed untold thousands of Pacific Fruit Express employees on their way to work at the
world''s largest artificial ice plant. In disuse since 1974 when the giant plant was razed,
this local landmark was moved in 1986 for use as a public footbridge across Dry Creek
and as a memorial to those days when Roseville was the ice capital of the world.
It was dedicated on March 28, 1987 as the Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge in honor of longtime
PFE superintendent and civic leader R.F. "Rube” Nelson.
Erected by Roseville Historical Society. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1987.
Location. 38° 44.884′ N, 121° 16.965′ W. Marker is in Roseville, California, in Placer County. Marker can be reached from Oak Street near Lincoln Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roseville CA 95678, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The marker is located in the Oak Street Parking Lot, at the foot of the bridge.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
2. Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
3. Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
