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

Santa Fe Depot

1927

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

Santa Fe Depot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

1. Santa Fe Depot Marker

Inscription. Designed by C.S. Gilman and M.R. Mohr of Los Angeles in the Pueblo Revival Style, this depot replaced an earlier wood frame Victorian station on the same site. The style became an architectural favorite of the Sante Fe throughout the southwest. The last scheduled passenger train-the Grand Canyon Special from Chicago to Los Angeles-departed the station May 15, 1968.

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 100.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 33° 58.761′ N, 117° 22.055′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Eastside. It is on Santa Fe Avenue north of University Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3750 Santa Fe Avenue, 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

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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); San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (about 400 feet away); Riverside Substation (about 700 feet away); Ward House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church Parsonage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riverside Art Center and Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Riverside Municipal Auditorium (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . . Landmarks of the City of Riverside #100. (3750 Santa Fe Street) the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Depot was built in 1924 and is the only example of a Pueblo Revival style railroad depot in California. (Submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

2. Santa Fe Depot Marker

Santa Fe Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 23, 2026

3. Santa Fe Depot and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.