Fullerton in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Union Pacific Depot

Fullerton

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2023

1. Union Pacific Depot Marker

Inscription.
Union Pacific Depot, built 1922, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

City of Fullerton Local Landmark No. 7, Union Pacific Depot, Built 1923. Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage, 2006.

Erected 1995 by Fullerton Heritage. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 33° 52.138′ N, 117° 55.425′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, California, in Orange County. It is on Santa Fe Avenue just east of Harbor Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Located on The Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 E Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton CA 92832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific 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: Santa Fe Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Odd Fellows Lodge (about 300 feet away); Fullerton's Oldest Drinking Establishment (about 400 feet away); Ellingson Building (about 500 feet away); John Gardiner Building (about 500 feet away); Leo Fender Factory (about 600 feet away); Fullerton Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elephant Packing House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.

Also see . . . National Register Nomination Form. Excerpt:

The Fullerton Union Pacific Railroad Depot is a free standing, one story, wood frame structure built in 1923. It is an excellent example of the Mission Revival Style, typical of Union Pacific Depots from this era. The contrast between the two slightly offset 100' x 30' rectangular segments clearly defines the separation
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2023

2. Union Pacific Depot Marker
of passenger and freight functions. It has been moved approximately 200 yards from its original site; although it still maintains a relationship to the railroad tracks, it has been turned 90° on its new site. It is being renovated for restaurant use in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

(Submitted on February 28, 2024.)

Union Pacific Depot Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2023

3. Union Pacific Depot Markers

Fullerton Union Pacific Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2023

4. Fullerton Union Pacific Depot

Today it is a restaurant.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.