Yakima in Yakima County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Burlington Northern Freight Depot
Northern Pacific Company Office and Freight Depot - built 1909-1910
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
1. Burlington Northern Freight Depot Marker
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Burlington Northern Freight Depot (Northern Pacific Company and Freight Depot) is a contributing member.
Built in the Mission Revival style, this structure is an excellent example of period revival design from the early twentieth century. This building was the hub of early railroad shipping and receiving. Much of the commercial products that supplied early Yakima City were brought here by the Northern Pacific Railroad and were distributed from this site.
This plaque was provided by the North Front Street Improvement Association and its members, 2009.
Erected 2009 by North Front Street Improvement Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 46° 36.119′ N, 120° 30.47′ W. Marker is in Yakima, Washington, in Yakima County. Marker is on North Front Street north of East Yakima Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted at eye-level, directly
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lund Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Hall (about 300 feet away); Senator Apartments (Hotel Sydney) (about 400 feet away); Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (about 400 feet away).
Regarding Burlington Northern Freight Depot. This former Burlington Northern Freight Depot building is currently occupied by various retail shops.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Old North Yakima Historic District
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
2. Burlington Northern Freight Depot (southeast corner view; marker visible on wall near corner)
Old North Yakima Historic District Photographs
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3. Old North Yakima Historic District
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
4. Burlington Northern Freight Depot (east-side entrance from North Front Street)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
5. Burlington Northern Freight Depot (east-side freight platform facing North Front Street)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
6. Burlington Northern Freight Depot (west side view)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
