Visalia in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Visalia Southern Pacific Depot

1916

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

1. Visalia Southern Pacific Depot Marker

Inscription. This Mission Revival style building retains the original lanterns which flank its present entrance. Initially, the depot's entrance faced south. It was remodeled in 1971 by “Hap” Cobb to house The Depot restaurant.

Erected by Kaweah Kollectors of Questers, and City of Visalia Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Southern Pacific Railroad series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 36° 19.912′ N, 119° 17.445′ W. Marker is in Visalia, California, in Tulare County. It is on Oak Avenue just east of Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 E Oak Ave, Visalia CA 93291, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Tulare County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Visalia’s First Hotel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank of Italy (about 600 feet away); Visalia Saddle (about 600 feet away); Cross Building (about 700 feet away); Visalia Chinatown (about 700 feet away); Palace Hotel Building (about 700 feet away); Butterfield Overland Mail (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Visalia.

More about this marker. Today the restaurant is known as: The Southern Pacific Depot.

The Southern Pacific Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

2. The Southern Pacific Depot

The marker is to the right of the restaurant door.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.