[2] the railroad founded the town of Tehachapi and drew the residents of nearby Tehichipa to the new settlement.

The depot served a significant section of railroad, as it was located near the Tehachapi Loop and was one of the most active rural stations during World War II.

The museum has a collection of old railroad tools and signals, photos and newspaper articles, lanterns, and dining cart china.

[5] The original depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1999.

This article about a property in Kern County, California on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.