Santa Paula Depot
The Santa Paula Depot is a former railway station in Santa Paula, California. As a feature of the Fillmore and Western Railway, the station has been seen in various commercials, television shows, and feature films.
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| General information | |
| Location | 963 E. Santa Barbara St. Santa Paula, California |
| Coordinates | 34°21′21″N 119°3′40″W |
| Line(s) | Fillmore and Western Railway |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 3 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1887 |
| Closed | 1934 |
| Original company | Southern Pacific |
History
The station building was built in 1887[1] as part of the Coast Line and was the first train depot in Ventura County. Passenger services continued until 1934 and freight operations until 1975. It was designated a Ventura County Historic Landmark in 1972.[2] The station currently houses the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce.[3]
The depot, depicting a rural Australian train station, appeared in the miniseries The Thorn Birds.[4] Portions of the season 3 finale of Glee, titled Goodbye, were filmed at the depot.[3]
References
- Doyle, Alicia (1 August 2018). "BELLS AND WHISTLES | The Fillmore & Western debuts new offerings for summer entertainment". VC Reporter. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Southern Pacific Railroad Depot". Santa Paula Historical Society. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- Kelly, Peggy (16 May 2012). "Railroad Plaza, Depot gleeful when filled with cast of 'Glee'". Santa Paula Times. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- Grimm, Michele; Grimm, Tom (30 March 1986). "Santa Paula: Citrus Capital of World". LA Times. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
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