Modesto in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot
Modesto Transportation Center
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 3, 2022
1. Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot Marker
Transportation Center Dedicated December 10, 1993
Erected 1993 by City of Modesto.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Southern Pacific Railroad series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 38.358′ N, 121° 0.094′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker can be reached from 9th Street (California Route 132), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1029 9th Street, Modesto CA 95354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Modesto Arch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bart Bartoni - The Godfather of 10th St (about 600 feet away); The Car Customizers (about 600 feet away); Nightclubs and Dancehalls of the 50s and 60s (about 600 feet away); Evolution of the Cruise Route (about 600 feet away); American Graffiti
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More about this marker. The plaques are mounted to a wall on the southern end of the depot.
Additional commentary.
1. Renovation in Progress
The depot is undergoing another renovation. This time to return train service. The depot has been used for local transit and Greyhound bus services. The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) train will begin passenger service once construction is completed. The blueprints show plans to install a plaque at the north end of the station lot, but does not indicate what the plaque will say.
— Submitted May 13, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 3, 2022
2. Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot Marker
Tile under the plaque
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 3, 2022
3. Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot Marker
Both markers are under the center arch.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 3, 2022
4. Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
