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.
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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roseville Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roseville V.F.W. Post 1661 Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall and Roseville Theater Building
this page online
More about this marker. The marker is located in the Oak Street Parking Lot, at the foot of the bridge.
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 268 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
