Carlsbad Santa Fe Depot ~ Carlsbad, California - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The original railroad depot in Carlsbad, built in 1887 by the Arizona Eastern Railway, was replaced in 1907 by a much more ornate depot built by the Santa Fe Railroad at the urging of town fathers. In addition to serving the railroad passengers it also served as a telegraph office, Post Office, Well Fargo Express Office, and general store. In later years local fruit, vegetables, and flowers were shipped through the depot. The last passenger train stopped here in 1957 and the depot was closed in 1960. But life continues on for this historic structure as it now houses the Carlsbad Visitor's Information Center.

Street address: 400 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, California 92008 County / Borough / Parish: San Diego County Year listed: 1993 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949 Historic function: Transportation Current function: Social Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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