Rosita's Bridge, formerly the Arneson River Theater Bridge, is a 37 ft (11 m) bridge on the San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. It is named after singer Rosita Fernández and leads to the Arneson River Theater.
Rosita's Bridge | |
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 The bridge in 2012 | |
| Coordinates | 29°25′20″N 98°29′19″W / 29.4223°N 98.4886°W |
| Crosses | San Antonio River |
| Named for | Rosita Fernández |
| Owner | City of San Antonio |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Concrete |
| Total length | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Width | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| History | |
| Architect | Robert H.H. Hugman |
| Constructed by | Works Progress Administration |
| Construction end | 1939 |
History
editRosita's Bridge is one of two original bridges designed by Robert H.H. Hugman for the River Walk. The bridge was built in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration.[1] Rosita Fernández, a noted Tejano singer, would commonly perform at the Arneson River Theater, near the bridge. As a part of her entrance onstage, she would cross the bridge. The bridge soon became known for her performances. The city renamed the bridge in 1992 in her honor.[2][3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Arneson Theater Bridge (Rosita's Bridge) - HistoricBridges.org". Historic Bridges. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, Laken (April 21, 2020). "Rosita's Bridge Connects San Antonio to its Mexican American Roots". National Trust for Historic Preservation. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Secrets of the San Antonio River Walk: Rosita's Bridge". Texas Hill Country. October 2, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Rosita's Bridge". Hugman Sites Tour. Retrieved February 8, 2024.