Old Petaluma Train Station - Petaluma, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 14.254 W 122° 38.140
10S E 531883 N 4232237
The old Petaluma station is now the visitors center.
Waymark Code: WM6JKB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 4

"In 1914 a new train station was built in Petaluma to replace an old wooden structure that had been moved and converted to a freight depot. The station was designed by Southern Pacific Railroad architect D.J. Patterson, in the Mission Revival style. Patterson also designed stations for the cities of Galveston, San Antonio and Salt Lake City, but none used the Mission Revival style. The new station consisted of a passenger depot and baggage building, and was built at a cost of $7,000.

The Mission Revival style was extremely popular in California during the 1890s and reflected regional influences, including the Spanish Colonial mission history. It was favored over designs imported from the east as it gave western design a distinctive look that reflected the unique cultural heritage of the area.

The depot was completed just before tracks were laid that would unite Petaluma and Eureka. By 1923, the area had become a popular vacation destination and travelers could board the train in Sausalito for a journey to five North Bay counties. After the 1930s the depot's importance as a center of transportation declined." (visit link)
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No

Is the station/depot open to the public?: No

If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Visitors Center


What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Northwestern Pacific

Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]

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