Saugus station
34°22′30″N 118°31′25″W / 34.3749°N 118.5237°W
Saugus | |||||||||||||||||||||
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![]() The station at its current location, pictured in 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Opened | September 1, 1887 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Closed | April 30, 1971 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Original company | Southern Pacific | ||||||||||||||||||||
Former services | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Saugus station is a former
History
The station was located in Saugus,
Freight service to Saugus ended in 1979, with the station building abandoned the previous November.[1] The depot was acquired by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society and was moved to the William S. Hart Park on June 24, 1980.[2]
In popular culture
- The station has appeared in film and television spots, including: The Pilgrim, Suddenly, and The Grifters.[4]
Notes
References
- ^ The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "The Southern Pacific Railroad: See How the Train Station Functioned as a Stop". Santa Clarita Magazine. December 20, 2007. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Elliott, Farley (September 26, 2017). "LA's Oldest Restaurant Keeps a 130-Year Diner Tradition Alive". Eater. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Saugus Train Station". Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
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