Calistoga Depot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calistoga
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The former station building in 2011
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| Location | 1458 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, California |
| Owned by | Napa Valley Railroad (1868–1885) Southern Pacific Railroad (1885–c. 1978) Mark Navone ( –2017) Merchant family (2017–present) |
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| Opened | October 1868 |
| Closed | 1929 |
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Napa Valley Railroad Depot
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| Built by | Napa Valley Railroad Sam Brannan |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000313 |
| Added to NRHP | April 18, 1977 |
The Calistoga Depot is an old train station located in Calistoga, California. It was once a busy place where people arrived and departed by train.
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History of the Calistoga Train Station
The Calistoga train station was built in 1868. A man named Sam Brannan had it built. He wanted to bring many tourists to the area. His company, the Napa Valley Railroad, brought the first passengers in October of that year.
Changes Over Time
Later, in 1885, the Southern Pacific Railroad bought the train line. The Calistoga Depot then became part of their system. However, passenger train service to the station stopped in 1929.
Recognized as a Landmark
The Calistoga Depot is an important historical building. It was named a California Historical Landmark on July 31, 1959. It is listed as number 687. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1977. On this list, it is called the Napa Valley Railroad Depot.
Restoration and New Uses
In 1978, the building was fixed up by a group called Calistoga Depot Associates. Around that time, an old train car, Central Pacific Coach No. 12, was moved next to the depot. For over 30 years, this train car was used as a shop. In 2020, the coach was moved again to the California State Railroad Museum to be restored.
In 2017, the Merchant family bought the property. They also own the nearby Indian Springs Resort and Spa.
Design of the Depot Building
The Calistoga Depot building has changed its look over the years. In 2020, it was painted white. Before that, it had been a color called Colonial yellow since 1906.
