Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Livermore Southern Pacific Depot

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

1. Livermore Southern Pacific Depot Marker

Inscription. This railroad station having been located about half a mile west of the old town of Laddsville, on land owned by Wm. M. Mendenhall. Established the location of the town Livermore. The first depot was a freight car that was soon replaced by a building. In 1891 this building burned, and by August 1892 a combination passenger and freight depot was built.
Dedicated April 13, 1991
by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1991 by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Southern Pacific Railroad series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1650.

Location. 37° 41.099′ N, 121° 46.012′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Railroad Avenue near 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2500 Railroad Avenue, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lydiksen Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Livermore Town Hall Jail and Firehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Livermore Town Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Bank of Italy Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Livermore Rodeo (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Story of Livermorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockmen's Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Craftsman Bungalow (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

More about this marker. The depot building (and markers) were moved three blocks east on July 16, 2017. It is now used for Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) trains, along with transit and Amtrak bus services.

Also see . . . Livermore History – The Depot. Posted are many historic photos of the depot as well as depot history. Also links to other Livermore historic buildings. (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Livermore Southern Pacific Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

2. Livermore Southern Pacific Depot

Marker is to the left of the double doors.

A Second Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

3. A Second Marker

(Located to the right of the double doors.)
RAILROAD DEPOT
Built 1892
Southern Pacific Railway Station
1892 – 1961
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City of Livermore
Historic Preservation Landmark Site
Dedicated July 1996

Remnant of Railroad Tracks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

4. Remnant of Railroad Tracks

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

5. Livermore Southern Pacific Depot

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

6. Livermore Southern Pacific Depot

Photo of Depot Being Relocated image. Click for full size.

March 24, 2022

7. Photo of Depot Being Relocated

This is a photograph by Alan Frank on display inside the train station.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,068 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on March 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.