For a full century, this beloved bridge has been one of Franklin Hills’ most recognizable landmarks. Officially known as the Franklin Avenue Bridge, its Gothic towers — reminiscent of Elizabethan England — inspired locals to nickname it the Shakespeare Bridge, and the name stuck!
Much like the Bard himself, the Shakespeare Bridge has quite a story to tell. When it was built in 1926, the bridge initially had its critics, and the LA Times even called it “atrocious.” By 1974, attitudes had changed, and the bridge was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. After it was badly damaged in the Northridge earthquake, the bridge underwent a historic restoration, and today it stands as one of the City’s most cherished treasures.
I loved joining our neighbors for this weekend’s centennial block party to celebrate this incredible milestone and present a City Council resolution recognizing the Shakespeare Bridge as one of the defining landmarks of the City of Los Angeles.
A huge thank-you to the Franklin Hills Residents Association and all the wonderful neighbors who helped bring this celebration to life! Here’s to 100 years of history, a neighborhood full of character, and many more years of bringing our community together!
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