Iron Trestle
by Jenny Revitz Soper
Title
Iron Trestle
Artist
Jenny Revitz Soper
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
There is a sign on this bridge in Santa Clarita showing it was constructed in 1898. There have been rumors over the years suggesting that the sign was faked for movies, but this is not true. The bridge's construction year is genuine. However, the bridge was not originally built in Santa Clarita. It was moved to its current location in 1928 after the original railroad bridge spanning the Santa Clara River was destroyed during the St. Francis Dam disaster. The flood disrupted many services, including the Southern Pacific Railroad line. In response, railroad officials relocated a bridge from the Colorado River and installed it in Santa Clarita as a quick solution. This bridge remains in place to this day.
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March 13th, 2016
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