File:Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower plaque.jpg

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A plaque describing the history of the signalling tower at Santa Clara station.

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English: A plaque describing the history of the signalling tower at Santa Clara station. The plaque reads:

The Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower

Built in 1926 and used around the clock until July 17, 1993 the Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower is one of two Harriman Standard No.4 towers in California.

The General Railway Signal Co. Model 2 Unit Lever Type Interlocking Machine on the upper floor operated the many switches and signals that controlled railway traffic from the Peninsula Line 'From San Francisco' and the Mulford Line 'From Oakland' The out buildings, the tool shed and the speeder shed, were used to store track inspectors car and tools.

After 65 years of continuous service, control of the line was transferred to the computer at the San Jose Depot. It was the end of an era.

For the benefit of our community and our heritage, the SBHRS, City of Santa Clara and Mt. Charlie Chapter 1850 of E. Clampus Vitus hereby dedicates this plaque.

Right wrongs nobody

This plaque was to be dedicated in 1999, but after many

delays, the monument was built and dedicated on May 25, 2013.
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Author Harry Cutts
Camera location37° 21′ 13.48″ N, 121° 56′ 16.45″ W  Heading=260° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo


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