Davis Tract in San Leandro in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Leandro Depot
No. 2
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 15, 2022
1. San Leandro Depot Marker
This depot was built in 1898 by Southern Pacific. Standing just east of the tracks off Davis St., it served San Leandro until passenger service was stopped. Donated to the S.L. Historical Railway Society, it was moved here and restored – 1988.
Erected by San Leandro Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 37° 43.271′ N, 122° 9.897′ W. Marker is in San Leandro, California, in Alameda County. It is in Davis Tract. Marker can be reached from West Estudillo Avenue near Orchard Avenue. The plaque is mounted to the right of the ticket window. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1302 Orchard Avenue, San Leandro CA 94577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Estudillo Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Leandro – Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Leandro – Cherry Festivals (approx. 0.4 miles away); San Leandro Courthouse Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Daniel & Meta Best Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Casa Peralta (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Little Brown Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Leandro.
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"A local group of railroad enthusiasts saved the Depot from demolition by purchasing it (for $1.00) in 1988 and negotiating a lease with the City of San Leandro to house the Depot within Thrasher Park."(Submitted on November 2, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 15, 2022
2. San Leandro Depot Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 15, 2022
3. San Leandro Depot
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 15, 2022
4. San Leandro Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
