Southern Pacific Railroad Station
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Davis station is a train station in Davis, California. The station is owned by the city, while the tracks are owned by the Union Pacific Railroad. The station is served by Amtrak California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor, and Coast Starlight trains. It is the primary stop for UC Davis and one of the busiest train stations in the region, serving over 10% of the total Capitol Corridor ridership. The line was built by the California Pacific Railroad between August 24 and November 15, 1868, connecting Davis to Washington (now part of West Sacramento) to the east, Vallejo to the southwest, and Marysville to the northeast via a wye at Davis to Woodland, where the line separated to go northwest to Redding via Tehama and northeast to Marysville via a drawbridge at Knights Landing. In 1871 the Cal-P (as it later was called) was taken over by the Central Pacific Railroad; a fire later burned down the 19th century-style station. In 1914 the Central Pacific built a second depot in the Mission Revival style, which was remodeled in 1986. The depot was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. As of 2024, Amtrak plans to reconstruct the platform for accessibility by FY 2026. A fire damaged the exterior of the station and the interior of one room in March of 2025. Media related to Davis station (California) at Wikimedia Commons Davis, CA – Station history at Great American Stations (Amtrak)
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When was Southern Pacific Railroad Station listed on the National Register?
Southern Pacific Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Southern Pacific Railroad Station?
Southern Pacific Railroad Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Southern Pacific Railroad Station?
The period of significance for Southern Pacific Railroad Station is recorded as the industrial era.
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