Santa Clara Tower Dedicated to service and safety The Santa Clara Tower, built by the Southern Pacific Railroad, went into service in 1927. Located at the junction of the Coast and Western Divi- sions, the tower controller signals and switches at the north end of the Newhall Yard. Historic passenger trains such as the Coast Daylight operat- ed through this junction. The railroad yard played a key role in the creation and operation of high priority freight trains. The tower was equipped with a 48 lever General Railway and Signal Model 2 Electric Interlocking Machine. The design of this equipment prevented an unsafe route from being set by an operator. The tower and adjacent structures have been restored by the South Bay Historical Railroad Society. This site commemorates all of the dedicated and hardwork- ing men and women of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Placed by order of the Santa Clara City Council October 12, 2002

1005 Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, United States

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.

1005 Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, United States