San Carlos Station
1888-1988
Southern Pacific constructed this station in 1888 to meet the
needs of the new town of San Carlos. The use of the Richardsonian
Romaneaque Revival style of architecture was exceedingly rare for
railroad depots in California. This style and the use of Almaden
sandstone are strong links to Stanford University and its architect,
Charles Coolidge, who may have designed this station. The station has
served as a church, post office, library and restaurant. It was
designated a city landmark in 1976 and in 1984 it was added to the
National Register of Historic Places.
Donated by the San Carlos Lions Club
May 1988
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