Herman Ruhnau Main Street Pedestrian Mall Project
from City of Riverside Archives
Photos taken by the Riverside architect Herman Ruhnau prior to the construction of the Main Street Pedestrian Mall. Some photos of the construction and final product are also included
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9th Street North - From West Side of Main Street
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. 9th Street North - From West Side of Main Street.
9th Street South - From East Side of Main Street
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. 9th Street South - From East Side of Main Street.
Main Street Looking East Between 6th and 7th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking East Between 6th and 7th.
Main Street Looking East Between 7th and 8th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking East Between 7th and 8th.
Main Street Looking East Between 8th and 9th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking East Between 8th and 9th.
Main Street Looking East - Between 9th and 10th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking East - Between 9th and 10th.
Main Street Looking West Between 6th and 7th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking West Between 6th and 7th.
Main Street Looking West Between 7th and 8th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking West Between 7th and 8th.
Main Street Looking West Between 8th and 9th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking West Between 8th and 9th.
Main Street Looking West Between 9th and 10th
1965
Main Street street-level photo survey by Ruhnau, Evans & Steinmann, 1965. Main Street Looking West Between 9th and 10th.
Main Street Mall Construction Sign
1966
Construction billboard on Main Street reading 'So the place is a mess! It's the only way to build America's Most Beautiful Mall. In the meantime come…
Main Street Mall Looking North
1967
Main Street Pedestrian Mall looking north showing mission bell light fixtures, floral planters, and Woolworth's.
Pedestrians on Main Street Mall at Kinney Shoes
1966
Pedestrians walking across stepping stones over water feature on Main Street Mall in front of Kinney Shoes.
Main Street Mall Clock Tower and Promenade
1966
Elevated view of Main Street Pedestrian Mall showing the clock tower fountain, promenade, and Gordon's Jewelers.