National Register of Historic Places

Napa Valley Railroad Depot

Calistoga, Napa County, California
Listed
April 17, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000313

About this property

Calistoga Depot is a former train station in Calistoga, California. The station building was built in 1868 by Sam Brannan, who intended to bring in tourists to the area by his Napa Valley Railroad – the first passengers arrived that October. Southern Pacific Railroad purchased the line in 1885, and the Depot was folded into their system. Passenger service ended in 1929. The Depot is registered as a California Historical Landmark on July 31, 1959; it is listed as number 687. It was additionally listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1977, as Napa Valley Railroad Depot. The building was restored in 1978 by Calistoga Depot Associates. That year, Central Pacific Coach No. 12 was moved to the depot to act as tenant space, housing a wine shop for over 30 years. The car was moved to the California State Railroad Museum in 2020 for restoration. In 2017, the property was purchased by the Merchant family, owners of the nearby Indian Springs Resort and Spa. The building was painted white in 2020; it had previously been Colonial yellow since 1906.

Location

Calistoga, Napa County, California
38.57983, -122.57827

Categories

TRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Napa Valley Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Napa Valley Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Napa Valley Railroad Depot?

Napa Valley Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Napa Valley Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Napa Valley Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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