Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Santa Clara Depot

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009

1. Santa Clara Depot Marker

Inscription.
Members of Mountain Charlie, Chapter No. 1850, E. Clampus Vitus, commend the South Bay Historical Railroad Society for their volunteer efforts in restoring the Santa Clara Depot.
Constructed in 1863 for the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad, it is the oldest continuously operating railroad depot in the State of California.

The South Bay Historical Railroad Society was founded in 1985 to rehabilitate this structure and establish a museum and library dedicated to the preservation of the railroad history.
Recognition of the support and assistance to the restoration effort given to the following:
Cal Train
County of Santa Clara
California Conservation Corps
Five Counties Area Apprentice Painters/Tapers

Dedicated and Placed October 13, 1990 by:
Mountain Charlie, Chapter No. 1850
E. Clampus Vitus
“Right Wrongs Nobody”

Erected 1990 by Mountain Charlie Chapter 1850 E Clampus Vitus,.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1836.

Location. 37° 21.177′ N, 121° 56.168′ W.

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Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. It can be reached from Railroad Avenue near El Camino Real (California Highway 82). Marker is located at the front of the Depot and Museum Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara CA 95050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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: A different marker also named Santa Clara Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Clara Tower (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower (about 600 feet away); Santa Clara Mission (about 600 feet away); Santa Clara Women’s Club Adobe (approx. ¼ mile away); Mission Santa Clara (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Changing Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Five Sites of Santa Clara de Asís Mission (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.

Regarding Santa Clara Depot. See Nearby Marker “Santa Clara Depot” for additional information.

Also see . . .
1. Santa Clara Transit Center. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The South Bay Historical Railroad Society (SBHRS). Society website homepage (Submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Santa Clara Depot / Southern Pacific Depot image. Click for full size.

via NPS, unknown

2. Santa Clara Depot / Southern Pacific Depot

National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
NPGallery Digital Asset Management System

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009

3. Santa Clara Depot Marker

Santa Clara Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009

4. Santa Clara Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,031 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.