National City Depot
National City Depot Visit 11/7/17 Jim Price did an excellent job of explaining the history of the Depot, which was built in 1882. Three years later, the first intercontinental trains arrived. We were fortunate to have him and all the dedicated volunteers take time to spend their day sharing this special place with us. Ride the Silver Line Vintage Trolley (similar to the one pictured here) from the 12th and Imperial Station, which continuously loops by the Convention Center, the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, The Midway and many other places. Jim really scored a coup when he was able to get Port Commissioner Allen Tate to lead the discussion at the historic Railcar Plaza. The building was opened especially for our class. I did not know that National City was the second oldest city in San Diego County. The Plaza houses the original 1887 No. 1 Car, part of the region's first commuter-type train dedicated to passengers, including the legendary Wyatt Earp. We w