Tower Bridge - Sacremento, CA honorable Art Deco mention

Hiya Gang,

My official entry is the Tower Hotel in South Beach Florida, however I wanted to see the Tower Bridge in Sacremento. The Tower Bridge was completed in 1935, is a striking vertical lift bridge that spans the Sacramento River, connecting Sacramento to West Sacramento.

It was built during the Great Depression as part of a federal public works program and replaced an older swing bridge to improve river traffic and transportation. Designed in the Streamline Moderne branch of Art Deco, the bridge features clean lines, bold geometric shapes, and a distinctive golden-yellow color, making it both a functional structure and a local icon. 

Today, it stands as a historic landmark and a symbol of Sacramento’s growth and resilience.

On my journey to Sacremento I was lucky enough to explore the Sacremento Valley Station (its where my light rail dropped me off).   While not Art Deco, still darn cool.

The Sacramento Valley Station, opened in 1926, was a major hub for the Southern Pacific Railroad and played a key role in connecting Northern California to the rest of the country. 🛤️ With its grand architecture and long rail history, it's now the oldest remaining train station west of the Mississippi still serving passengers today (yes light rail and Amtrak).

While trotting through the Sacramento Valley Station, I stopped in my tracks—wow!—a giant mural burst across the wall, telling stories of trains, people, and California’s changing landscapes. 🦊 The colors swirled like the wind, and I felt like I was stepping into history, with every brushstroke echoing the journeys of those who came before me.

Here's a closer look, it was restored in 2016 for the tune of 30 million (and worth every penny if you ask this fox).  It was a WPA, Depression era project and after 80ish years of smoke, dirt and other stuff it was restored to it's original glory. 

Saw some more cool (albeit not Art Deco buildings in Sacremento.  Here's the capital building, according to the internet it's neo classical.

Finally, the Elks Tower in Sacremento.

Built in 1926, it's 226 feet tall and if you guess Italian Renaissance (not Art Deco) you are right. 

After a great afternoon exploring Sacramento, my paws led me from the gleaming Art Deco lines of the Tower Bridge to the historic charm of the Sacramento Valley Station, where trains and murals whisper stories of travel and time. 🦊 Just a few blocks away, the grand old BPOE (Elks) Building stood proud with its ornate details, a reminder of the city’s rich architectural past. With my tail high and heart full, I trotted off into the nearest bar (it's darn hot in Sacremento in August), feeling like I’d stepped through a living museum!