A two-story Beaux Arts railroad station from 1913, built as a major stop on the El Paso and Southwestern line in Douglas, Arizona.
At a glance
The depot stands slightly northwest of the Douglas Historic District on a 3.2331-acre parcel. Its grounds still hold fountains and a period taxi stand, traces of the station’s busy early years.
History
Constructed in 1913, the depot served as a major station on the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad. The two-story building was designed in the Beaux Arts style.
What you see
The brick building rises two stories. Its Beaux Arts composition gives the depot a formal, civic presence. The surrounding parcel includes fountains and the taxi stand from the station’s operating period.
Cultural significance
The depot was a major station on the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad line. Its scale and style reflect the railroad’s importance to Douglas in the early twentieth century.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Douglas, Arizona
- Coordinates: 31.3494, -109.5558
- Year built: 1913
Practical information & getting there
The depot sits slightly northwest of the Douglas Historic District. The parcel is about 3.23 acres.
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