Roseville in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Roseville Junction Monument
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
1. Roseville Junction Monument
The Roseville Junction Monument derives its name from two sources of inspiration.
First, it reflects the name of the town in the 1860's. Roseville was the intersection
between local rail lines and was appropriately called "Junction.” Secondly, the name
Junction announces the monument's location at the intersection of three significant
streets in Downtown Roseville: Riverside Avenue, Douglas Boulevard, and Vernon Street.
The spherical shape of the central monument exhibits the direction of the streets as
they intersect one another, with Riverside Avenue providing a north/south reference.
Additionally, the monument's design recognizes Roseville's historical relation to the
railroad. The laced trestle pattern presents a railroad bridge-like shape, the round
wheel elements mimic engine and rail car truck assemblies, and the tower features
represent conductor's lanterns.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 44.64′ N, 121° 17.421′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haman House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Minard Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benito Juarez (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roseville - Placer County Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. half a mile away); The West House (approx. half a mile away); Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge (approx. half a mile away); Masonic Hall and Roseville Theater Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseville.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
2. Roseville Junction Monument Marker - wide view, with monument in the background
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
3. Roseville Junction Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
