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2022 Amtrak Station, A U.S Railroad, As Form Of Transportation, 2nd and H Streets, Davis, California

Davisville
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Davis, California was originally named Davisville. The first train station was built back when that was its name.


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In The Past
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Back in the past, when this railroad was very busy, railroad signals were managed from this control tower named "Davis Tower.".


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A Sign
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A sign identified this railroad station as an historic landmark. That sign also specified the intersection of streets at which the railroad station was located.


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The Current Station
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The current station was built in a traditional Spanish style. This double doorway faced the railroad tracks.


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Shaded Benches
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Shaded benches lined a wall in the shadow of the station. These benches provided a sheltered place to await one's train.


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Doors
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The doors into and out of the station were wheelchair accessible.


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Southern Pacific
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An old metal sign atop the station indicated that this station was originally controlled by Southern Pacific Railroads. This was before the major railroads gave up passenger service in the 1960s.


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No Smoking
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A no smoking icon was attached to the wall above the sheltered benches.


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Back Of Station
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A view of the back side of the station building. The railroad tracks were at the other end of the building.


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