Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Southern Pacific Railroad Depot

850 S. Broadway

— 1891 —

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

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016

1. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. The first passenger train rolled into Walnut Creek in 1891. Southern Pacific built the train depot later that year on a site that was across the creek (now under Broadway) and close to this plaza. The depot was converted to commercial uses and relocated in 1972.

Erected by Walnut Creek Historical Society. (Marker Number 102.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the California - Walnut Creek Heritage Walk, and the Southern Pacific Railroad series lists.

Location. 37° 53.878′ N, 122° 3.524′ W. Marker is in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on North Broadway near Mt. Diablo Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1313 North Broadway, Walnut Creek CA 94596, 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: Liberty Bell Replica (a few steps from this marker); Botelho's Island & Creek Confluence (within shouting distance of this marker); Harlan's Livery Stable (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downtown Traffic (about 400 feet away); Bridge over Walnut Creek

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(about 400 feet away); "The Corners" & Oak Saloon (about 400 feet away); Judge Duncan's Courtroom (about 400 feet away); Broadway Shopping Center (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Creek.

More about this marker. This marker is located in Liberty Bell Plaza. The site referred to by this marker is across the street. This marker is a part of the Walnut Creek Heritage Walk.

Southern Pacific Railroad Depot Marker (detail) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer

2. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot Marker (detail)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016

3. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot Marker

Southern Pacific Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Walnut Creek Historical Society, circa 1912

4. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,563 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 9, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.