Picover station facts for kids

Picover was an old train station in Los Angeles, California. It was part of the Pacific Electric railway system, which had many train lines. This station was on the Owensmouth Line. Sadly, the Picover station no longer exists. It was destroyed in a fire. Before it was destroyed, it was recognized as a special historic place called a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. No one knows for sure where the name "Picover" came from.

History of Picover Station

Early Days and First Moves

The Picover train station was first built in 1914. It was made for a community called Marian. This area is now known as Reseda. In 1917, the station was moved. Its new spot was on Sherman Way. This was between Balboa Boulevard and Hayvenhurst Avenue. At that time, this area was mostly farms.

Changes and New Buildings

The area around the station was still a rural farming community. In 1932, a new building was added next to the station. This building was used for packing vegetables. Farmers would bring their fresh produce here. It helped them get their crops ready for transport.

Last Location and Closure

The Pacific Electric train service changed in 1938. Trains in the San Fernando Valley stopped running as far as they used to. Because of this, the Picover station was moved again. Its final location was next to Bull Creek. The Pacific Electric company was allowed to stop using the station in January 1951.

Becoming a Landmark and Its End

By the 1980s, the old station building had been sold. It was being used as a shop that sold old items, like an antique mall. In January 1989, the building was given a special title. It became a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This meant it was an important historical place. But sadly, in June 1990, the building caught fire. The Picover station was completely destroyed.