Colma in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Railroad Semaphore Signal
Circa 1898
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 24, 2009
1. Railroad Semaphore Signal Marker
(Donated by
Southern Pacific
Transportation Company)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 40.94′ N, 122° 27.371′ W. Marker was in Colma, California, in San Mateo County. Marker could be reached from Hillside Boulevard near F Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1500 Hillside Boulevard, Daly City CA 94014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Old Colma Railroad Station (a few steps from this marker); Mount Olivet Cemetery Office and Streetcar Line (a few steps from this marker); Colma Historical Museum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old Colma Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Colma City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Waterworks and the Pump House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Joe Cavalli – Historical Site (approx. 0.9 miles away); Molloy’s Springs (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colma.
this page online
More about this marker. Marker is located on the grounds of the Colma History Museum at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Regarding Railroad Semaphore Signal. A Semaphore Signal was located at the Colma Depot for many years.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Article on the Semaphore Signal. (Submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Diane Phillips
2. Railroad Semaphore Signal Marker
Marker is missing
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 24, 2009
3. Railroad Semaphore Signal
Marker is located on the base, behind the white picket fence.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,856 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 3. submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
