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Kelso Depot

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1223: 73: 98: 453: 59: 1230: 105: 80: 1434: 1404: 1122: 317:, opened in 1905. In early 1923 the railroad began construction of the new "Kelso Clubhouse & Restaurant" which opened the next year. The Kelso Depot was built to provide services to passengers and railroad employees, and a water stop for the 1399: 1102: 1132: 957: 1137: 1117: 1017: 1172: 1142: 1097: 1092: 1127: 1107: 1087: 1037: 967: 962: 947: 1197: 1157: 1057: 1032: 987: 982: 898: 1202: 1187: 927: 1254: 1192: 1182: 1177: 1167: 1162: 1152: 1147: 1112: 1082: 1077: 1072: 1067: 1042: 1022: 1012: 972: 952: 937: 932: 1270: 1047: 1027: 1002: 977: 942: 1244: 1212: 1207: 1062: 1052: 1007: 997: 992: 424:
replacing steam caused a reduction in services and the need for fewer employees. The Vulcan Mine closed early in 1947, further reducing freight and passenger traffic. A surge of activity occurred with the outbreak of the
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service to Kelso on August 14, 1964, this development spelled the end of the depot's principal function with the exception of the Lunch Room which remained serving until 1985.
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and overall style and character of this remote station made it a popular gathering place for Union Pacific employees, passengers and local residents. The original
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The Union Pacific proposed the demolition of the then unused depot in 1985. Efforts to preserve the building culminated in its 1992 transfer to the
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In 1953 and 1957, attempts were made to market the low-grade iron ore stockpiled at the Vulcan Mine. However, higher horse power, second generation
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in 2000. The district was increased by a boundary increase approved by the National Park Service in 2019, with reference number 100003401.
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of the 1960s resulted in the further decline in Union Pacific personnel needed at Kelso. This technological change eliminated the need for
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lingered, but did not survive the desert conditions between depot closure and the park's Visitor Center restoration. Only
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The Kelso Depot served as a significant element in the Union Pacific's contributions to the American war effort during
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in the early 1950s, resulting in a renewal of high traffic levels on the Union Pacific line for several years.
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Union Pacific Railroad Depot, Intersection of Kelbaker and Kelso–Cima Roads, Kelso, San Bernardino County, CA
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from local mines, especially the Vulcan Mine. It was an essential element of the 1920s modernization of the
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Kelso–Cima Road, East of Intersection with Kelbaker Road, Kelso, San Bernardino County, CA
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Barstow, Mailing Address: 2701 Barstow Road; Us, CA 92311 Phone:252-6100 Contact.
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entirely in 1959. Coupled with the closing of the station agency and cessation of
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Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in California
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Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in California
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National Register of Historic Places in San Bernardino County, California
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NPS—Mojave National Preserve: Kelso Depot—history and photos
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Cima Dome & Volcanic Field National Natural Landmark
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Historic district contributing properties in California
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was established, and the depot was transferred to the
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Railway stations in San Bernardino County, California
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Railway stations in the United States closed in 1964
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Railway stations in the United States opened in 1905
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Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in California
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History of the National Register of Historic Places
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Archived from 583:"weekly list 20190201 (aggregate list)" 547: 1440:Former Union Pacific Railroad stations 686: 556:"National Register Information System" 20: 1370:Former railway stations in California 327:Spanish Colonial Revival architecture 194:Spanish Colonial Revival architecture 7: 1415:Protected areas of the Mojave Desert 908:National Register of Historic Places 817:Historic American Engineering Record 561:National Register of Historic Places 286:National Register of Historic Places 1420:John and Donald Parkinson buildings 1380:History of the Mojave Desert region 1355:Railway hotels in the United States 284:to the south. It was placed on the 104: 79: 1365:Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad 857:Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad 807:Historic American Buildings Survey 708:Harland D. Unrau (June 19, 2000). 315:Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad 14: 1390:Hotel buildings completed in 1924 341:. 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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district

Kelso Depot is located in California
Kelso Depot is located in the United States
Kelso, California
35°0′44″N 115°39′9″W / 35.01222°N 115.65250°W / 35.01222; -115.65250
Mission Revival
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
01000760
100003401
Mojave Desert
National Park Service
Mojave National Preserve
Kelbaker Road
Kelso, California
Baker
Interstate 15
Interstate 40
National Register of Historic Places
ghost town
Kelso
United States Historic District
Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad
steam locomotives
Mission Revival
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
railroad depot
gardens
Southern California

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