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

San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot

1904

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

1. San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad 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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. 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. Marker is on Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3751 Vine St, Riverside CA 92507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sutherland Fruit Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riverside Art Center and Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Universalist-Unitarian Church (approx. ¼ mile

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away); First Church of Christ Scientist (1900) (approx. ¼ mile away); First Congregational Church (approx. ¼ mile away); E. M. Bonnett Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old City Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); This Olive Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

2. San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 14, 2023

3. San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 13 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.