Market Street Depot was the primary

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between 1883 and 1935. It was located at Market and Bassett Streets at the end of the former

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, a route which was later integrated into the Southern Pacific Railroad Coast Line.

History

The station building was constructed in 1883, replacing the former San Francisco and San Jose Railroad end of line facilities that accommodated passengers and freight since the road's completion. Completion of the Coast Line to

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as well as the Bayshore Cutoff near

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greatly increased the rail traffic running through

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in the early 1900s — combining the increase in personal

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use made for greatly increased delays on local streets. As a result, efforts were undertaken by the city to divert the rail line off of Fourth Street. This necessitated extensive grade crossings, new trackage, and a new San Jose depot located at Cahill Street, later named

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. After December 1935, passenger operations were shifted away from the Market Street Depot in favor of the new facility and the tracks on Fourth Street were removed. The passenger facilities were subsequently demolished, but the adjoining freight depot continued service until the mid 1900s. North 1st Street trench 1624 03

References

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