Opened in 1925, it consolidated operations of several of the area's local electric railways in one location, offering simplified interchanges for passengers.
The Depot was built by the predecessors of the Sacramento Northern Railway as well as the Central California Traction Company.
Passenger train services ceased 1940, but the building remained in use for freight operations dispatching.
[1] Central California Traction began service here the following March,[2] having previously terminated at the corner of 8th and L Streets.
[4] Large terminals were rare among interurban-style transit services — Sacramento was exceptional in this regard.