Tempe, Arizona (Train station)
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| Tempe | |
|---|---|
| Station statistics | |
| Address | 3rd Street and Ash Avenue, Tempe, Arizona |
| Lines | Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle |
| Other service | All Amtrak service discontinued June 1996 |
| Other information | |
| Owned by | City of Tempe |
[edit] History
The Southern Pacific Railroad built the depot in 1924. The city purchased the building and in 1987 renovated it; the building now houses Macayo's Depot Cantina, a renowned Mexican restaurant. The Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle served this location from the 1987 renovation until 3 June 1996. The Valley Metro light rail line, slated to open in late 2008, will serve a new station one block east of the depot.
[edit] Historic Designation
- National Register of Historic Places #NPS–85003551
- National Register of Historic Places: #NPS–85003546 (adjacent Tempe Salt River Southern Pacific Railroad bridge, built 1912)]
