St. Paul Square in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Steam Locomotive No. 794
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
1. Steam Locomotive No. 794 Marker
American Locomotive Company, 1916
Weight Engine and Tender, Loaded,
442,080 Pounds
Total Length, Engine and Tender,
80 Ft., 2-1/2 In.
Tractive Effort 53,630 Pounds
Used in Freight Service on Texas
and Louisiana Lines
Donated in February 1957 to
Chamber of Commerce and City of San Antonio
by
Southern Pacific Lines
Erected 1957 by Chamber of Commerce and City of San Antonio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1957.
Location. 29° 25.272′ N, 98° 28.682′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in St. Paul Square. Marker is at the intersection of Hoefgen Avenue and E. Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north on Hoefgen Avenue. Marker and locomotive are at the former Southern Pacific Lines railroad passenger depot, at St. Paul Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1174 E Commerce Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 794 (a few steps from this marker); Southern Pacific Passenger & Freight Station (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
2. Steam Locomotive No. 794
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
3. Steam Locomotive No. 794
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
4. Steam Locomotive No. 794 Tender Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,636 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
