Southern Pacific Railroad Station - Willcox, AZ
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YoSam.
N 32° 15.094 W 109° 49.885
12S E 610079 N 3568919
Today's city hall, but listed as the train depot on NRHP
Waymark Code: WM103HK
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2019
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County of Depot: Cochise County
Location of Depot: 125 S. Railroad Ave., Willcox AZ
Architectural Style: Stick
Building Number W084 on the NRHP List
Built: 1880
"Building in the Railroad Avenue Historic District began in 1880 with the construction of the' Southern Pacific Railroad Station (W084) and the Norton-Morgan
Commercial Company (W045) and continued until the mid-1930's. ... "
" ... One outstanding example of Stick Style architecture exists in the commercial
district. The Southern Pacific Railroad Station built of redwood in 1880 is the only known
remaining original, on-site, wood frame railroad station on the second transcontinental
railroad route from Los Angeles to Chicago. The Willcox Station was, from the opening of the
rails in 1880, viewed by the Southern Pacific as a major station. It is typical of early two
story wood frame stations that were built before the turn of the century.
"The first floor of the station contains a freight room, baggage room, office, and waiting room.
The second story provided living quarters for the station agent. An additional waiting room and
office area were added to the north portion between 1900 and 1927. The addition is sensitive
to the original structure. The Wiilcox Station displays gabled hipped roofs with broad
overhangs supported by brackets. The exterior sheathing is 6" wide redwood with corner
boards. A bay window projects on the track side with a staircase and balcony for entry to the
second story apartment on the east side." ~ NRHP Nomination Form
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