Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bridge over Walnut Creek

Duncan St. and Broadway

— Late 1800s —

Bridge over Walnut Creek Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016

1. Bridge over Walnut Creek Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Walnut Creek's namesake creek runs beneath Broadway at the end of this block. Before the creek was "underground" to prevent flooding, a bridge at the end of this street was essential to reach the homes and farms across the creek and to get to the train station.

Erected by Walnut Creek Historical Society. (Marker Number 124.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the California - Walnut Creek Heritage Walk series list.

Location. 37° 53.898′ N, 122° 3.599′ W. Marker is in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Duncan Street near North Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1798 Duncan Street, Walnut Creek CA 94596, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Rogers Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Downtown Traffic (within shouting distance of this marker); Rogers Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); San Ramon Valley Bank

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Duncan's Courtroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Stow Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherburne Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Creek.

More about this marker. This marker is a part of the Walnut Creek Heritage Walk.

Bridge over Walnut Creek Marker (detail) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer

2. Bridge over Walnut Creek Marker (detail)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016

3. Bridge over Walnut Creek Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.