San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Fe Depot
San Dimas
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2018
1. Santa Fe Depot Marker
In May, 1887 in San Dimas the Santa Fe Railroad completed its transcontinental line.
Centennial commemoration October 17, 1987.
Erected 1987 by San Dimas Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1887.
Location. 34° 6.378′ N, 117° 48.577′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Bonita Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: The Johnstone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sipple Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Foresman & Hoke Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sipple Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of San Dimas (within shouting distance of this marker); The Busy Bee Cafι (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Walterscheid Building (about 300 feet away); The Bank of San Dimas (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.
Regarding Santa Fe Depot. The Depot is home to the Pacific
this page online
Also see . . . Pacific Railroad Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on December 30, 2018.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2018
2. Santa Fe Depot and Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2018
3. Nearby Marker
Drinking Fountain & Horse Trough, 1913
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2018
4. Drinking Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
