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Surviving Arizona Railroad Stations

The information here covers surviving Arizona railroad stations. The Railroad Station Historical Society (RSHS) and my many thanks to them for such (the information here would not have been possible without their invaluable resources) provided much of the research for this page. If you would like to learn more about the Railroad Station Historical Society or are considering becoming a member please click here to visit their website.

Also, if you know of a railroad station or depot in your area that is not preserved or in danger of being demolished please take action to see if it can be saved. These buildings are beautiful works of architecture and it has been proven time and again that preserved historic railroad stations (whether still in use as a train station or not) increase the value and attractiveness of an area for both visitors and businesses (particularly if it is located in a downtown area). Not only that, but you will be saving an important piece of history!

Ajo: The former Tuscon, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad freight and passengers still stand with the latter is use as a business.

Aguila: Former Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway station in use as a business.

Ash Fork: Originally built by the Santa Fe Railway.

Bisbee: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, abandoned.

Casa Grande: Originally built by the Southern Pacific.

Chandler: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, home of the Arizona Railway Museum.

Chloride: Originally built by the Santa Fe, privately owned.

Clifton: Originally built by the Arizona & New Mexico, in use as a business.

Douglas: Originally built by the El Paso & Southwestern Railroad, in use as a municipal building.

Drake: Originally built by the Santa Fe.

Flagstaff: Originally built by the Santa Fe.

Globe: Originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad, now owned by the Arizona Eastern Railway.

Goodyear: Originally built by the Santa Fe, privately owned.

Grand Canyon: Originally built by the Santa Fe, now owned by the Grand Canyon Railway as a station stop and used as offices by the National Park Service.

Hillside: Originally built by the Santa Fe.

Holbrook: Originally built by the Santa Fe, under restoration.

Kingman: Originally built by the Santa Fe, used as an Amtrak stop and under restoration.

Lowell: The former Southern Pacific freight depot still stands, used as a business.

Maricopa: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, moved to Scottsdale and home to a museum.

Mayer: Originally built by the Santa Fe, used as a business.

Miami: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, under restoration. Also, the SP's former freight depot here still stands.

Drake: Originally built by the Santa Fe.

Parker: Originally built by the Santa Fe, now home to the offices of the Arizona & California Railroad.

Patagonia: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, since restored and now used as the local City Hall.

Perkinsville: Originally built by the Santa Fe.

Peoria: Originally built by the Santa Fe, moved to Scottsdale as the McCormick Railroad Park.

Phoenix: The Southern Pacific/Santa Fe Union Station still stands, but unused. Also, the former ATSF freight depot still stands and another depot (which was moved from Maricopa and is now privately owned).

Prescott: Originally built by the Santa Fe, used as a business.

Red Rock: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, used as a residence.

Rillito: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, vacant.

Safford: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, in use by the Arizona Eastern Railway.

Scottsdale: Former SP (Maricopa), ATSF (Peoria and Aguila), and replica A&NM depots moved here from other locations to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.

Skull Valley: Originally built by the Santa Fe, home of the Skully Valley Museum.

Tempe: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, now used as a restaurant.

Tombstone: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, used as a library.

Tuscon: Originally built by the EP&SW, now used as a restaurant. Also, the former SP station here is being restored and currently used as an Amtrak stop.

Wickenburg: Originally built by the Santa Fe Railway, used by the local chamber of commerce.

Willcox: Originally built by the Southern Pacific, used as a municipal building and museum. Also, the Union Pacific freight depot here still stands (owned by UP).

Willams: Two Santa Fe stations here still stand, one used as a museum the other as the Forest District Visitor Center (government owned).

Winslow: Originally built by the Santa Fe, now an Amtrak stop (accompanying La Posada Hotel is being restored).

Yuma: Originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad, owned by UP and now an Amtrak stop.

For more information about surviving Arizona railroad stations and structures please click here.

For more reading about railroad stations you might want to consider a copy of America's Railroad Stations from author Brian Solomon. While the book is just a very general overview of some of the great stations that once stood in this country it is quite good with lots of historical photographs, including that of Grand Central Terminal and the late Pennsylvania Station (it also gives a history of the thousands of small depots that existed in most communities). All in all if you’re interested in stations and depots you’re sure to enjoy Mr. Solomon’s book on the subject.

Also, a good book covering Arizona's railroad history is Arizona's Railroads: Exploring the State by Rail by author P.R. Griswold. The guidebook explores the state's rail heritage but also highlights its present day operations, a great read if you're interested in such. In any event, if you're interested in perhaps purchasing either (or both) of these books please visit the links below which will take you to ordering information through Amazon.com, the trusted online shopping network.


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