Tempe, Arizona (Train station)
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Tempe | |||||
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Address | 3rd Street and Ash Avenue, Tempe, Arizona |
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Lines | former Amtrak service:
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Opened | 1924 | ||||
Closed | June 3, 1996 | ||||
Rebuilt | 1987 | ||||
Owned by | City of Tempe |
The Tempe train station is a former station served by Amtrak's Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle trains. Amtrak service to this station was discontinued in June 1996.
[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)