La Habra in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Habra Pacific Electric Depot
Completed 1909
Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 22, 2008
1. La Habra Pacific Electric Depot Marker
This structure symbolizes the beginning of a new era of development in the rich La Habra Valley. The La Habra Line was one of the most significant in Southern California progress. Early crops and supplies to the new oil fields could be rapidly transported via the popular "red cars".
Erected 1976 by Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 33° 55.767′ N, 117° 56.778′ W. Marker is in La Habra, California, in Orange County. It is on Euclid Street south of East 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Euclid St, La Habra CA 90631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Habra's Birthplace (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Krispy Kreme in California (approx. 1.4 miles away); West Coyote Field (approx. 1½ miles away); The Original Hass Avocado Tree (approx. 2.1 miles away); Union Veterans of the Civil War (approx. 2½ miles away); Lest we Forget (approx. 2½ miles away); A Tribute (approx. 2½ miles away); Richard Nixon in City Hall Park (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Habra.
Also see . . .
1. Pacific Electric Connects Southern California Cities. RailsWest website entry: Pacific Electric Railway Company was incorporated by Henry Huntington on November 10, 1901. Pacific Electric took over the financially troubled Los Angeles-Pasadena interurban line, then built a new line, between Los Angeles and Long Beach, which opened on July 4, 1902. (Submitted on December 1, 2011.)
2. The City of La Habra. City website with history of the area. (Submitted on December 1, 2011.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 5, 2018
2. La Habra Pacific Electric Depot Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 5, 2018
3. La Habra Pacific Electric Depot
The marker is behind the purple sign, facing away from the street.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 5, 2018
4. Two Depots
The 1909 Pacific Electric Depot and the 1923 Union Pacific Depot were both moved to this location.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 5, 2018
5. Union Pacific Depot Marker
Built in 1923, this depot is now part of an expanded Childrens Museum.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 5, 2018
6. Union Pacific Depot Marker
Marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 5, 2018
7. Two Depots
Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 22, 2008
8. Railroad Cars on Display Near the Depot Building
Photo courtesy Orange County Archives, circa 1965
9. La Habra Pacific Electric Depot
The building has been relocated from its original site and now houses the La Habra Depot Theater which has about six shows per year.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,764 times since then and 70 times this year. Last updated on May 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 9. submitted on December 1, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
