Carlsbad Santa Fe Depot ~ Carlsbad, California
Posted by: brwhiz
N 33° 09.583 W 117° 20.988
11S E 467382 N 3669047
The Carlsbad Santa Fe Depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1993.
Waymark Code: WMAGD4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2011
Views: 4
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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