Eugene Oregon, Southern Pacific Depot
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
N 44° 03.317 W 123° 05.539
10T E 492605 N 4878017
A turn of the century facility still used for passenger service today.
Waymark Code: WMQBG
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member SCOTUS
Views: 53

Built in 1908 and remodeled in 2004 this depot is the final stop for the twice daily Amtrak Cascades. It is also a stop for the Coast Starlight.

Located at 433 Willamette St. this former Southern Pacific depot is a beautiful example of depot architecture. The Coordinates take you to the buildings most distinctive feature. The curving wall on the north side of the building where a benchmark QE0935 is located. Additional history can be obtained using the links found on this Photos Then & Now waymark

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

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?:
Amtrak depot


What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Southern Pacific, now Union Pacific

Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]

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