Bankers Hill in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Quince Street Footbridge
San Diego County's Oldest Bridge
| | 1905 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 17, 2026
1. Quince Street Footbridge Marker
Built in 1905 for $805, the Quince Street Footbridge was designed by George d'Hemecourt with input from Bankers Hill neighbors. This unique trestle bridge takes fortunate walkers below the canyon rim and away from city noise.
Erected 2023 by Bankers Hill Community Group, and City of San Diego. (Marker Number 211.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 32° 44.2′ N, 117° 9.734′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Bankers Hill. It is on Quince Street east of Second Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 Quince St, San Diego CA 92103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Avenue Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spruce Street Suspension Footbridge (approx. Ό mile away); Waldo Dean Waterman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waldo D. Waterman (approx. 0.4 miles away); Balboa Park West Mesa (approx. half a mile away); Cabrillo Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Administration Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); David Charles Collier (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Regarding Quince Street Footbridge.
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60 feet tall.
Designed by city engineer (and Bankers Hill resident) George A. dHemecourt.
Spans Maple Canyon between Third and Fourth avenues.
Built to allow residents better access to the Fourth Avenue trolley line.
One of few remaining wooden trestle pedestrian bridges in San Diego.
Deck planks replaced in 1974.
Trestle bases reinforced in 1981.
Termites and dry rot forced its closure in 1987. Estimates for repairs exceed $100,000. The bridge was slated for demolition.
Elinor Meadows lead local residents in a drive to obtain designation for the bridge as a city landmark.
Bridge was restored, with damaged timbers, beams and planks replaced by pressure-treated douglas fir. The project takes two years costing $250,000.
The bridge reopened in August of 1990. Approximately 30% of the original wood remains.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 17, 2026
2. Quince Street Footbridge and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 17, 2026
3. Quince Street Footbridge
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 17, 2026
4. Quince Street Footbridge
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
