Former Western Pacific Station - Oakland, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 47.829 W 122° 16.596
10S E 563687 N 4183555
The former train depot in Oakland.
Waymark Code: WMJ62R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2013
Views: 1
"western pacific railroad depot 1910-1975. First western pacific transcontinental passenger train drawn by engine no 94 arrived in Oakland via scenic Feather River route August 22 1910. Famed California Zephyr began operation in 1949. Adapted to restaurant in 1975."
Group that erected the marker: city of Oakland
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
3rd and Washington
Oakland, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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