South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Santa Clara

Name: South Bay Historical Railroad Society
Address: 1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, 95050, United States
Telephone: (408) 243-3969

#18 among attractions in Santa Clara

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The South Bay Historical Railroad Society is located in Santa Clara, California and operates the Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History in the Santa Clara Depot, as well as the Santa Clara Tower and two other buildings. ()

Coordinates: 37°21'11"N, 121°56'10"W

Address

1005 Railroad AveSanta Clara (Santa Clara East Central)Santa Clara 95050 United States

Contact

(408) 243-3969

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Day trips

South Bay Historical Railroad Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PayPal Park Stadium, Buck Shaw Stadium, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, Coachella Valley Church.

0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
PayPal Park Stadium, San Jose
16 min walk • PayPal Park Stadium, nestled within the bustling city of San Jose, California, stands as a modern testament to the world of sports and entertainment. This purpose-built venue is primarily known as the home ground for the San Jose Earthquakes, a professional soccer team...
~990 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara
5 min walk • Stevens Stadium is a 7,000-seat soccer stadium at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. The stadium is the current home of the Santa Clara Broncos soccer teams and was the former home of the now defunct Santa Clara football team as well as the Santa Clara baseball team.
0.4 miSW
Catholic church on university grounds
Mission Santa Clara de Asís, Santa Clara
11 min walk • Mission Santa Clara de Asís is a Spanish mission in the city of Santa Clara, California. The mission, which was the eighth in California, was founded on January 12, 1777 by the Franciscan order. Named for Saint Clare of Assisi, who founded the order of the Poor Clares and was an early companion of St.
0.7 miSE
Church
Coachella Valley Church, San Jose
18 min walk • Coachella Valley Church is a Rastafarian church of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, located on The Alameda in San Jose, California. It was incorporated in 2016 and is at the same location as a previous dispensary, Amsterdam's Garden.
1.1 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara
28 min walk • The Triton Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located at 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara, California.
~650 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
De Saisset Museum, Santa Clara
4 min walk • The de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University opened in 1955, after Isabel de Saisset, the last member of a California pioneer family bequeathed her estate to the University of Santa Clara.
0.7 miSW
Church
Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Santa Clara
19 min walk • The Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help is a traditional Catholic chapel operating independently of the Diocese of San Jose.
~1590 ftS
Universities and schools
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara
8 min walk • Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California. Established in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California.
1.1 miW
37°21'26"N • 121°57'22"W
Santa Clara Players, Santa Clara
29 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.5 miW
Victorian architecture, Queen Anne architecture
Charles Copeland Morse House, Santa Clara
14 min walk • The Charles Copeland Morse House was the home of Charles Copeland Morse, founder of the Ferry-Morse Seed Company. It is located in Santa Clara, California, and is a California Historical Landmark, as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.7 miSW
Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture
Andrew J. Landrum House, Santa Clara
19 min walk • The Andrew J. Landrum House in Santa Clara, California, was built by Andrew J. Landrum, a prominent Santa Clara pioneer. Constructed in 1875, the house is an example of eclecticism in architectural styles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Bay Historical Railroad Society?

Nearby attractions include De Saisset Museum, Santa Clara (4 min walk), Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara (5 min walk), Santa Clara University, Santa Clara (8 min walk), Heafey Law Library, Santa Clara (10 min walk).

How to get to South Bay Historical Railroad Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Bay Historical Railroad Society:

Train

Santa Clara (1 min walk)
College Park (35 min walk)

Bus

Santa Clara Transit Center • Lines: 21, 22, 522, 53, 59, 60 (2 min walk)
Benton Street & Sherman Street • Lines: 21, 53, 59, 60 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Metro/Airport • Lines: Blue, Green (41 min walk)