Eastside in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot

1904

Depot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

1. Depot Marker

Inscription. Constructed by the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad this depot opened on March 12, 1904 when the first train arrived. In 1921 the name of the railroad and depot was changed to Union Pacific. The "Salt Lake Line" as it was commonly called brought thousands of tourists and investors to Riverside during its heyday while at the same time shipping Washington Navel Oranges to citied across the country. Passenger service ended on May 1, 191. The depot is an excellent example of Mission Revival architecture and railroad depot design.

Erected by Cultural Heritage Board Landmark, City of Riverside. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 12, 1904.

Location. 33° 58.794′ N, 117° 22.117′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Eastside. It is on Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3751 Vine St,

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Riverside CA 92507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

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: John W. North Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Santa Fe Depot (about 400 feet away); Riverside Substation (about 600 feet away); Riverside Art Center and Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riverside Municipal Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Universalist-Unitarian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Church of Christ Scientist (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#9). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Depot Marker (in circle) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

2. Depot Marker (in circle)

Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

3. Railroad Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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