Camelback Bridge
Also known as Illinois Central Railroad Bridge No. A797-14
About Camelback Bridge
Camelback Bridge, at Virginia Ave., across the Constitution Trail, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1997. It was among the first 2 of Normal’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the local level.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Virginia Ave., across the Constitution Trail, Normal · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Camelback Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Camelback Bridge
Is Camelback Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 15, 1997 (Register number 97000383).
Is Camelback Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Clover Lawn, 1.1 miles away.
Can you visit Camelback Bridge?
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 Camelback Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 28893693 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.