Tehachapi Railroad Depot
The Tehachapi Railroad Depot was a railroad station in Tehachapi, California. The depot was built in 1904 along a Southern Pacific Railroad line built in 1876; the railroad founded the town of Tehachapi and drew the residents of nearby Tehichipa to the new settlement. The depot served a significant section of railroad, as it was located near the Tehachapi Loop and was one of the most active rural stations during World War II. The station later served as a warehouse and a railroad office.[2]
Tehachapi Railroad Depot | |
![]() The station building in January 2008 | |
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Location | 101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, California |
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Coordinates | 35°7′58″N 118°27′6″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1904 (1904) |
Built by | Southern Pacific Railroad |
Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
NRHP reference No. | 99001263[1] |
Added to NRHP | October 20, 1999 |
In 2008, the depot burned down; it was rebuilt in 2009 and now serves as the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum with historic railroad artifacts.[3]
The original depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1999. Although the original depot no longer exists, it remains on the National Register.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Troy, D.; M. Farrell; S. Bovi; D. Pickard; J. C. Sammis (June 22, 1999). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Tehachapi Railroad Depot". National Park Service. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
- "History". Tehachapi Depot Museum. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
External links
- Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum - official site
- Photos from the NRHP nomination form
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