View is looking east across Sacramento River towards the Central Pacific Railroad passenger station (completed in 1879). McKeen motor cars are visible in shed to right rear. Southern Pacific steam locomotive No. 1, "C. P. Huntington," is on display in grassy area to right of palm trees. This locomotive is now on display at the California State Railroad Museum. City streetcars ended their runs at right, allowing for convenient connections. SP photograph F 286.
