Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Western Pacific Railroad Depot

1910 – 1975

— Oakland Landmark —

Western Pacific Railroad Depot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 24, 2014

1. Western Pacific Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. First Western Pacific transcontinental passenger train drawn by Engine No. 94 arrived in Oakland via Scenic Feather River Route August 22, 1910. Famed California Zephyr began operation in 1949. Adapted to restaurant in 1975.

Erected 1975 by Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 37° 47.835′ N, 122° 16.601′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Produce and Waterfront. It is on 3rd Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 468 3rd Street, Oakland CA 94607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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: Birthplace of Oakland (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Estuary Industry (about 600 feet away); Live Oak Lodge U.D (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Port of Oakland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakland Railroad History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakland's First Wharf (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jack London (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pony Express Ferry “Oakland” (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Another marker is no longer nearby.

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Oakland's First Public School (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 24, 2014

2. Western Pacific Railroad Depot Marker

Western Pacific Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 24, 2014

3. Western Pacific Railroad Depot

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 24, 2014

4. Western Pacific Railroad Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on March 4, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.