Tehachapi Railroad Depot

The Tehachapi Railroad Depot was a railroad station in Tehachapi, California. The Southern Pacific Railroad built the line through the area in 1876. The depot was built in 1904 after the original station building was destroyed in a fire.[2] 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.[3]

Tehachapi Railroad Depot
The station building in January 2008
Tehachapi Railroad Depot is located in California
Tehachapi Railroad Depot
Tehachapi Railroad Depot is located in the United States
Tehachapi Railroad Depot
Location101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, California
Coordinates35°7′58″N 118°27′6″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1904 (1904)
Built bySouthern Pacific Railroad
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No.99001263[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 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.[4]

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]

Preceding station Southern Pacific Railroad Following station
Caliente
toward Oakland Pier
 San Joaquin Valley Line Mojave
toward Los Angeles

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Gordon, Ed (April 30, 2022). "Union Pacific Railroad". The Loop. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  3. 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.
  4. "History". Tehachapi Depot Museum. Archived from the original on June 21, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2013.


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