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Rosita's Bridge

Coordinates: 29°25′20″N 98°29′19″W / 29.4223°N 98.4886°W / 29.4223; -98.4886
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Rosita's Bridge
The bridge in 2012
Coordinates29°25′20″N 98°29′19″W / 29.4223°N 98.4886°W / 29.4223; -98.4886
CrossesSan Antonio River
Named forRosita Fernández
OwnerCity of San Antonio
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialConcrete
Total length37 ft (11 m)
Width7 ft (2.1 m)
History
ArchitectRobert H.H. Hugman
Constructed byWorks Progress Administration
Construction end1939

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.

History

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Rosita'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

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  1. ^ "Arneson Theater Bridge (Rosita's Bridge) - HistoricBridges.org". Historic Bridges. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Brooks, Laken (April 21, 2020). "Rosita's Bridge Connects San Antonio to its Mexican American Roots". National Trust for Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Secrets of the San Antonio River Walk: Rosita's Bridge". Texas Hill Country. October 2, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rosita's Bridge". Hugman Sites Tour. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.