Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Union Station
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1939.
Location. 34° 3.395′ N, 118° 14.275′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Marker is on Los Angeles Street just east of North Alameda Street, on the right when traveling east. It is embedded in the sidewalk, pointing towards Union Station, which is across Alameda Street from the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 N Alameda St, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Indians of Southern California (a few steps from this marker); Antonio Aguilar (a few steps from this marker); Damien Marchessault (a few steps from this marker); Biscailuz Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Homage to Our Mexican-American Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Latino Blood, American Hearts (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Substation (within shouting distance of this marker); Lara (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Union Station. The three railroads mentioned on the marker were the Southern Pacific Railroad, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Also providing passenger service at the station when it opened were the Pacific Electric Railway and the Los Angeles Railway. The railroads using the station today are Amtrak, Metrolink, and Metro Rail — Los Angeles’ subway and light rail system.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on January 10, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.