Southern Pacific Railroad Depot - Hillsboro, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bluejacket01
N 45° 30.966 W 122° 59.352
10T E 500843 N 5040285
While it may not be much in the ‘looks’ department, this depot is simple and effective and has been utilized by the Portland & Western Railroad as an office.
Waymark Code: WM5V72
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member PFF
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The Hillsboro Depot is a Southern Pacific Common Standard #23, according to ‘Southern Pacific Surviving Common Standard Depots’ a web site by Art Fisher (visit link) It likely saw the rise and fall of the Southern Pacific Red Electrics – the electric interurban passenger service operated from 1914 to 1929.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

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?:
A railroad office

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The Southern Pacific Railroad; the Portland & Western Railroad

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