Springfield, Oregon Train Depot
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member subwaymark
N 44° 02.727 W 123° 01.441
10T E 498075 N 4876921
Former Southern Pacific Springfield, OR Train Station
Waymark Code: WM1C5A
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 90

This train station (or Depot), was built by the Southern Pacific in the 1890's. It is of a standard SP depot designed, designated SP Standard # 22, it is a two level depot, with a freight building attached. Passenger train service ended in 1965 to Springfield. In 1988 the SP offered the station to the City of Springfield, if they would move it. It was moved, and later restored. It now houses the Chamber of Commerce and an antique shop.
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?:
Chamber of Commerce offices & Tourist center.


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

Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed

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