Arcadia in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Anita Depot
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 18, 2024
1. Santa Anita Depot Marker
Constructed about 1890 in Rancho Santa Anita by Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad on its transcontinental main line. Elias J. Lucky Baldwin donated right-of-way and bricks in exchange for agreement to stop trains, maintain a depot and provide for a post office in station. This depot contributed to development of the San Gabriel Valley. Due to the Foothill Freeway, it was moved and reconstructed here in 1969 with community support by: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce; California Arboretum Foundation; Arcadia Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway series list.
Location. 34° 8.393′ N, 118° 3.185′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Baldwin Avenue 0.3 miles south of U.S. 210, on the right when traveling south. Located in the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Indian Artifact (within shouting distance of this marker); Reid-Baldwin Adobe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Queen Anne Cottage (about 600 feet away); Baldwin Lake (about 600 feet away); Cycads (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hollywood at the Arboretum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Anita During World War II (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcadia.
More about this marker. Although the depot can be seen from S. Baldwin Ave, it can only be accessed by entering the Arboretum at 301 N Baldwin
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 18, 2024
2. Marker Unveiling - 2024
Also see . . . The Arboretum. (Submitted on July 18, 2018.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 18, 2024
3. Santa Anita Depot Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 17, 2018
4. Original Marker - circa 1970
Two typos do not appear on the new marker.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 17, 2018
5. Santa Anita Depot Original Marker
East side of Depot. The new marker is on the west side. The old marker was not removed.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 17, 2018
6. Santa Anita Depot
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 17, 2018
7. Depot Interior
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 17, 2018
8. Sign Inside Depot
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 17, 2018
9. Sign in Arboretum
10. Original Location - 1968
This photo is on display inside the depot.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,523 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 10. submitted on February 23, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
