Roseville in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Roseville Junction Monument
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
1. Roseville Junction Monument
Inscription.
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.
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.
Location. 38° 44.64′ N, 121° 17.421′ W. Marker is in Roseville, California, in Placer County. Marker is at the intersection of Douglas Boulevard and Riverside Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Douglas Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roseville CA 95678, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 235 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
