Arcade Depot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arcade Depot
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Arcade Depot c. 1895-1900
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| Location | Fourth and Alameda |
| Coordinates | 34°02′30″N 118°14′20″W / 34.0418°N 118.2389°W |
| Line(s) | Southern Pacific Railroad |
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| Opened | 1888 |
| Closed | 1914 |
The Arcade Depot was a very important train station in Los Angeles, California. It was the main passenger station for the Southern Pacific Railroad. This station was open from 1888 until 1914. You could find it on Alameda Street, between 5th and 6th Streets.
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History of the Arcade Depot
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The City of Los Angeles gave the land for the station to the Southern Pacific Railroad. They wanted to encourage the railroad to come to town. The station was built in 1888. It was made of wood and designed in the Victorian style.
Where the Station Was Built
The Arcade Depot was built on land that used to be orange groves. These groves belonged to a person named William Wolfskill. The station was located on the east side of Downtown Los Angeles, near the Los Angeles River.
The Station's Design
It was a really big wooden building. It was about 500 feet (152 meters) long. The station had skylights to let in natural light. It also had a tall, arched roof. This roof was about 90 feet (27 meters) high above the train platforms.
Replacing an Older Station
The Arcade Depot took over from an older station. This older station was called the River Station. The River Station was located further away from downtown Los Angeles. It was also next to a freight yard, which is where goods are loaded and unloaded from trains. The Arcade Depot became the main place for passengers in Los Angeles.
When the Station Closed
The Arcade Depot closed its doors in 1914. This happened because the Southern Pacific Railroad opened a new, bigger station. The new station was called the Los Angeles Central Station. It was also in eastern Downtown Los Angeles. Soon after the Arcade Depot closed, it was torn down. New outdoor platforms were built in its place to serve the new Central Station.
