San Diego CA California La Mesa Depot Railway Museum Chrome Postcard Unused

This postcard features the historic La Mesa Depot located in La Mesa, California. The depot, originally built in 1894, was rediscovered in 1978 when it was being used as a chicken coop on a ranch in San Diego County. Rescued and restored by the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum volunteers in 1981, the building stands as a rare and authentic piece of California's railway heritage. The image captures the depot's charming wooden structure with period details and railroad tracks in the foreground.

Printed by Alleghany Publishers of Covington, VA, this postcard credits photographer Brenda M. Bailey for the vivid color photo. As an original paper postcard from the early 1980s, it represents a collectible piece for railway enthusiasts and those interested in Southern California history. The card is standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) and showcases the unique story of preservation and restoration of a historic train depot, making it a valuable addition to any postcard or railroad memorabilia collection.

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