Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Depots
The other passengers continued past the freight warehouse to the Monterey passenger depot, which was the terminus for those arriving in Monterey. Its location provided a spectacular view of the bay and convenient access to the downtown area. The appearance of the freight warehouse and passenger depot buildings has been altered by renovations done over the years. However, the history that these buildings represents remains in their classic design origins.
These depots are important to Monterey’s past. The passenger depot represents the growth of tourism and local population, while the freight depot signifies merchants and industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 36° 36.021′ N, 121° 52.476′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker can be reached from Del Monte Avenue, on the right when traveling west. This marker is located next to the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail at the parking lot opposite the entrance to the Naval Postgraduate School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1949 Del Monte Avenue, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hotel del Monte Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herrmann Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Commodore John Drake Sloat Circle (approx. ¼ mile away); Ingersoll Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rear Admiral Alan Shepard Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ingersoll Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Admiral Raymond A. Spruance Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Also see . . . The Monterey Branch - Abandoned Rails. The Monterey Branch was built in 1879 and opened to traffic on January 1, 1880; it linked San Francisco to the Hotel Del Monte and Pebble Beach. It branched from the Southern Pacific Coast Line main line from a wye at Castroville, just north of Salinas. (Submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.