San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Capistrano Depot

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

1. Capistrano Depot Marker

Inscription. Built in 1894, renovated in 1974-75 as a restaurant. The original Mission style, one of the first stations to use it, was retained. The interior is so small freight and passenger cars were added, and the exterior of the platform enclosed in glass to provide more seating space for the restaurant.

Erected by Decorative Arts Study Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 33° 30.092′ N, 117° 39.83′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Verdugo Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Capistrano Depot (here, next to this marker); Nick's Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Combs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Los Rios Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Los Rios Street Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Rios Adobe (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Welcome to Our Petting Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); Montanez Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

2. Capistrano Depot Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 6, 2023

3. Capistrano Depot Marker

The marker can be seen to the left of the entrance.

Capistrano Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2009

4. Capistrano Depot

Freight Cars added to Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

5. Freight Cars added to Depot

SJC Historical Society

6. Capistrano Depot

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

7. Capistrano Depot

Capistrano Depot Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 6, 2023

8. Capistrano Depot Interior

The depot is now a restaurant. A train platform on the backside of the building serves as the train station.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on January 24, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 18, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.