Southern Pacific Railroad Depot - Madera, California
N 36° 57.741 W 120° 03.620
10S E 761720 N 4094734
The Southern Pacific depot has been restored and is now in use as a Chamber of Commerce office. The satation no longer serves railroad passengers.
Waymark Code: WM58KE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2008
Views: 17
The station is still in its original location, adjacent to the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad. The line was originally constructed by the Central Pacific Railroad. The Central Pacific was purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad, who was in turn purchased by the Union Pacific.
The Madera Chamber of Commerce acquired the building and has restored it for use as their headquarters, opening in March 2002. The track side of the station has been disconnected by fence, shrubbery and trees.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Headquarters of the Madera Chamber of Commerce
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Southern Pacific Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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