Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Santa Fe Union Station
Photographed By Jim Evans, September 9, 2012
1. Santa Fe Union Station Marker
The south half of this building was constructed in 1913 to serve as a central passenger station for Galveston's railway system and to house the general offices of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad's Gulf lines. In 1932 an 11-story tower and 8-story north wing were added, incorporating elements of the art deco style. In 1964 the Galveston office of the Santa Fe Railroad closed, and the company's last passenger train stopped here three years later.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1983
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7178.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 29° 18.389′ N, 94° 47.809′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of 25th Street and Strand Rear Street, on the right when traveling south on 25th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clarke & Courts Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mitchell Street (about 500 feet away); Nicholas J. Clayton (about
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More about this marker. There are two markers at this railroad museum -- one in front and one in rear. This marker is in front.
Also see . . .
1. Railroad Museum. (Submitted on September 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. Gulf, Colorado,& Santa Fe Railway Company In The Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on September 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
Photographed By Jim Evans, September 9, 2012
2. Santa Fe Union Station
Photographed By Jim Evans, September 9, 2012
3. Santa Fe Union Station Interior
Photographed By Jim Evans, September 9, 2012
4. Cruse Ships Dock Near This Train Station
Photographed By Jim Evans, September 9, 2012
5. Santa Fe Union Station Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2017, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
