NoeHill Travels in California
Inyo County Points of Interest
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"...the eastern slope of the Sierra reminded local resident Emelie Nikolaus of her native Switzerland."
All Photos 2 November 2012
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Zurich Station
State Route 168
East of Big Pine
Established 1884
State Route 168
East of Big Pine
Established 1884
Zurich Station
Zurich Station, formerly Alvord, was established in 1884 as a freight and passenger station on the Carson & Colorado Railway - known locally as "The Slim Princess."
Zurich was the main railroad station for Big Pine and points east. Its name was changed to Zurich in 1923 because the eastern slope of the Sierra reminded local resident Emelie Nikolaus of her native Switzerland.
The station fell into disuse during the 1940's and was abandoned when the railway ceased operation in 1960.
Dedicated June 26, 1993
Slim Princess Chapter 395
E. Clampus Vitus