Historical Landmark #1 East Los Angeles Train Station

Location: 5480 Ferguson Avenue, Commerce CA 90040

 *Best time to get a closer look at the site is during the week when the United Healthcare Workers building is open*

I've lived in Commerce since 96 and I always wonder why there was a old building by the Atlantic/ 5 freeway bridge. (I was only a child) It was until I discovered that it was an E.L.A train station. The station was opened on May 15, 1929 by the Union Pacific Railroad and ceased operation up until 1971.

The building is in real bad condition, but the remains paint a vivid picture of the past. The building was designated as a  Cultural/Historic Landmark of the City of Commerce in 1990, however not much has been done to preserve the building from vandalism other than chain linked fence.

 East LA Train Station up and running in 1950. (Courtesy of City of Commerce Public Library)

East Los Angeles Train Station (1970-1980) Courtesy of City of Commerce Public Library

The East Los Angeles sign falling apart. (I took this picture July 11, 2014)

Side View of the train station. Picture taken July 11, 2014