Marquette in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Steensland Bridge
Photographed By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010
1. Steensland Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Steensland Bridge. . The Steensland Bridge was named after Norwegian Consul Halle Steensland who donated $10,000 in 1904 for construction of a stone bridge over the Yahara River. The bridge was widened in 1950 reusing the original stone facing. The bridge was replaced with the reconstruction of East Washington Avenue in 2006. The plaque above, from the original Steensland Bridge, is displayed here as a connection to the rich past of the Yahara River Parkway. The design of the current bridge reflects the ideas of the "Prairie School" style of landscape architecture, as originally envisioned in the Yahara River Master Plan, prepared in the late 1800's by O.C. Simonds, and later updated in 1911 by John Nolen.
The Steensland Bridge was named after Norwegian Consul Halle Steensland who donated $10,000 in 1904 for construction of a stone bridge over the Yahara River. The bridge was widened in 1950 reusing the original stone facing. The bridge was replaced with the reconstruction of East Washington Avenue in 2006. The plaque above, from the original Steensland Bridge, is displayed here as a connection to the rich past of the Yahara River Parkway. The design of the current bridge reflects the ideas of the "Prairie School" style of landscape architecture, as originally envisioned in the Yahara River Master Plan, prepared in the late 1800's by O.C. Simonds, and later updated in 1911 by John Nolen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 43° 5.396′ N, 89° 21.722′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Marquette. Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Avenue. The marker is on the south side of the Yahara River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Steensland Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Burr Jones Field (about 500 feet away,
More about this marker. There is an identical marker on the other side of the bridge.
Regarding Steensland Bridge. The nearby Yahara River Parkway marker tells more about the Yahara River Master Plan described in this marker.
Photographed By William J. Toman, December 4, 2010
2. Steensland Bridge Plaque
Inscription: This bridge presented to the City of Madison by Consul Halle Steensland in commemoration of his fifty years of residence in the city, 1855 - 1905
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3. Steensland Bridge Marker and Plaque
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4. Steensland Bridge Marker
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5. East Washington Avenue Bridge
The view from the overlook on the bridge looking southeast.
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6. East Washington Avenue Bridge
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7. East Washington Avenue Bridge
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8. East Washington Avenue Bridge
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9. Detail of East Washington Avenue Bridge
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10. Arches under East Washington Avenue Bridge
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11. East Washington Avenue Bridge
The "V" motif continues even in the lights for the walkways under the bridge.
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12. East Washington Avenue Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on December 18, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on December 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.