Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Clara Depot
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
1. Santa Clara Depot Marker
Members of Mountain Charlie, Chapter No. 1850, E. Clampus Vitus, commend the South Bay Historical Railroad Society for their volunteer efforts in restoring the Santa Clara Depot.
Constructed in 1863 for the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad, it is the oldest continuously operating railroad depot in the State of California.
The South Bay Historical Railroad Society was founded in 1985 to rehabilitate this structure and establish a museum and library dedicated to the preservation of the railroad history.
Recognition of the support and assistance to the restoration effort given to the following:
County of Santa Clara
California Conservation Corps
Five Counties Area Apprentice Painters/Tapers
Dedicated and Placed October 13, 1990 by:
Mountain Charlie, Chapter No. 1850
E. Clampus Vitus
“Right Wrongs Nobody”
Erected 1990 by Mountain Charlie Chapter 1850 E Clampus Vitus,.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1836.
Location. 37° 21.177′ N, 121° 56.168′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Santa Clara Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Clara Tower (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower (about 600 feet away); Santa Clara Mission (about 600 feet away); Santa Clara Women’s Club Adobe (approx. ¼ mile away); Mission Santa Clara (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Changing Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Five Sites of Santa Clara de Asís Mission (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.
Regarding Santa Clara Depot. See Nearby Marker “Santa Clara Depot” for additional information.
Also see . . .
1. Santa Clara Transit Center. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The South Bay Historical Railroad Society (SBHRS). Society website homepage (Submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
via NPS, unknown
2. Santa Clara Depot / Southern Pacific Depot
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
NPGallery Digital Asset Management System
NPGallery Digital Asset Management System
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
3. Santa Clara Depot Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
4. Santa Clara Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
