Yakima in Yakima County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Burlington Northern Passenger Depot
Northern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot - built 1909-1910
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
1. Burlington Northern Passenger Depot Marker
The Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (Northern Pacific Railroad Passenger 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. The depot is an important part of the Old North Yakima Historic District reminding all of the importance of rail passenger service, which shaped the City of Yakima.
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 • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 46° 36.182′ N, 120° 30.5′ W. Marker is in Yakima, Washington, in Yakima County. It is on North Front Street south of Pendleton Way, on the right when traveling south. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted at eye-level, directly
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Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Columbia Basin and in Yakima Valley. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Senator Apartments (Hotel Sydney) (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lund Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burlington Northern Freight Depot (about 400 feet away).
Regarding Burlington Northern Passenger Depot. This former Burlington Northern Passenger Depot building is currently occupied by restaurants and retail shops.
Related markers.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
2. Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (east side; marker visible just left of double doors)
Also see . . .
1. National Register of Historic Places Nomination #86000960. Old North Yakima Historic District: Roughly bounded by East A Street, South First Street, East Yakima Avenue, and the Northern Pacific Railroad tracks, Yakima, Washington. (Submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Old North Yakima Historic District Photographs. This link presents 1985 photographs, and some additional information, for most contributing properties in the historic district. (Submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
3. Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (northeast side; facing North Front Street)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
4. Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (southeast side - facing North Front Street)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
5. Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (north side)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
6. Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (west side; facing railroad tracks)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
