National Register of Historic Places

Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot

Danville, Contra Costa County, California
Listed
August 15, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000860

About this property

The Danville Southern Pacific Train Depot in Danville, California is located at 205 Railroad Ave. and W Prospect Ave. It was built in 1891 on land donated by John Hartz which was erected when the Martinez line was extended south to San Ramon. The first train came on June 7, 1891. Passenger service ended in 1934. The Southern Pacific Railroad trains continued to pass through town with freight until 1978 when the line was abandoned. The building was sold in 1951 for the Danville Supply and Feed store. In June 1996, it was purchased and moved 100 yards. It was a passenger and freight station built to the design titled "Combination Station No. 22" out of standard designs of the Southern Pacific. In 2018 it houses the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. It lies along the Iron Horse Regional Trail, a rail trail formed from the converted Southern Pacific right of way.

Location

355 Railroad Ave.
Danville, Contra Costa County, California
37.81954, -121.99829

Categories

TRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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When was Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot?

Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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