Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Railroad Depot
1926
The facility was originally constructed in 1925-1926 by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad as the passenger station for the Flagstaff stop. The City of Flagstaff acquired the building in 1992 using city of Flagstaff Bed, Board & Booze tax funds. The facility was renovated in 1994 with every attempt made to protect the architectural integrity of the building. The striking paint scheme reflects the southwest heritage of the station and was developed based on research and paint analysis of the original building construction. The building currently serves as the Flagstaff Visitor Center and Amtrak passenger station. The Amtrak office is located at the east end of the building and represents over 70 years of rail passenger service in this building. The Flagstaff Visitor Center is supported solely by the City of Flagstaff Bed, Board and Booze tax funds and was officially opened on June 23, 1994. The Visitor Center is staffed and managed by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and is designed to provide the public with a variety of services to assist in enjoying this unique part of the world.
Flagstaff City Council: Mayor Chris Bavasi, John F. Davolo, Allen D Edgar, Rita Johnson, Rick Lopez, John C. McCulloch, Richard Swanson
Tourism commission Rick Smith, Chairman; Mary Jean Bublitz, Robert K. Button, Paul T. Greer, Therett Lewis, Clarissa G Patterson, Rodger Pettinger
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1950.
Location. 35° 11.841′ N, 111° 38.955′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from East Route 66. Marker is on the south side of the historic Santa Fe Passenger Train Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One East Route 66, Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country and in Hopi. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, in Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Transcontinental Railroad Centennial (here, next to this marker); McMillan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Aubineau Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named McMillan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Coconino Chop House (within shouting distance of this marker); Aubineau / Andreatos Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Raymond Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Donahue Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,207 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on November 9, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on July 2, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 6. submitted on July 22, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.





