Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Victoria Bridge
1928
The original Victoria Bridge was wooden and built in 1891 to unite the new Arlington Heights tract with downtown. Designed by William Irving and built by private developers, the bridge was deeded to the city in 1891. The wooden bridge supported a streetcar line from 1901 to 1924, but suffered from loads too heavy for its design. The current 1928 bridge is of reinforced concrete and was designed by R.V. Leeson of Los Angeles.
Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 54.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 33° 57.743′ N, 117° 22.222′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. Marker is on Victoria Avenue just south of Woodbine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverside CA 92507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. University Heights Junior High School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Riverside County Courthouse (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Riverside County Courthouse (approx. 1.2 miles away); San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot (approx. 1.2 miles away); Staff Sergeant Ysmael R. Villegas (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (approx. 1.3 miles away); Riverside Military Wall of Honor (approx. 1.3 miles away); E. M. Bonnett Building (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.
More about this marker. Identical markers are at each end of the bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.