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. . This historical marker was erected by Roseville Historical Society. It is in Roseville in Placer County California
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

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
2. Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge Marker - wide view
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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farlow Building (about 600 feet away); The West House (about 700 feet away); Eagles Hall (about 700 feet away); Railroad Hobbies Building (about 800 feet away); Minard Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseville.
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
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 Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.