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Davis Subway
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National Register of Historic Places

Davis Subway

Also known as Richards Blvd. Undercrossing; Structure No. 75.45

On the National Register since 199828 years
I-Beam BridgeListed 1998Davis
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About Davis Subway

Davis Subway, at Richards Blvd. between Olive Dr. and 1st St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 26, 1998. The Register lists it for its transportation and engineering, at the state level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric railway bridge in Davis, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 41 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes

Richards Blvd. between Olive Dr. and 1st St., Davis · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Davis Subway

Is Davis Subway on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 26, 1998 (Register number 98000713).

Is Davis Subway a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Sacramento Historic District, 13 miles away.

Can you visit Davis Subway?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Davis Subway?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 41 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123862384 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.