Santa Fe Depot
San Bernardino
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The Santa Fe Deport in San Bernardino was built in 1918 by the Atchison Topeka
& Santa Fe Railway. The original building was wooden and as many buildings in
that time period did it burned down by fire in November of 1916. When this new
building opened it was billed as the finest in the west. The city has asked
the railroad to build a structure fitting to it's status as the Gateway to
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The new depot featured a Mission Revival style with Moorish influences. Four
domed towers were built to anchor the center lobby area with its polished
tile walls and floors. The eastern wing of the depot included dining areas.
A few years after opening the building was expanded to included a Harvey
House Restaurant. |
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These pictures were taken at the grand opening celebration of a new museum
housed in this structure. The museum is part of the restoration of the old
building. There are more planned commercial businesses for the depot. |
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