Orange Cove Santa Fe Railway Depot - Orange Cove, CA - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

"The Orange Cove Santa Fe Railway Depot's significance ascribes to the contribution the facility made over the years to the commercial and agricultural development of the San Joaquin Valley. The depot is typical of those constructed by the Santa Fe Railroad during the early 1900 f s. These facilities primarily served the agricultural, domestic, and commercial needs of the area. However, it appears to differ from most other similar Depots constructed during the period in two respects. First, it was regarded as the "Finest Depot on the New Line" (C.E. Dixon, Visalia Times Delta, May 14, 191^), and second, it remained in operation longer than most, October 1^, 1976 (Bicentennial year). It is one of the few remaining early Depots of its class. It provided the foundation of future development of the City of Orange Cove. The subdivision of lots which now make up the City occurred within two years after the depot's completion. It provided early residents with a reliable transportation and telegraph system. Early freight service (191^) "exceeded those of any other point on the Line" (ibid.) . Its original construction cost was $ 8,000. The following is offered with respect to the areas of significance the structure played in the development of Orange Cove during the early part of the century." (visit link)

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: City Hall What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Santa Fe Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed

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