Harvey House
California State Historic Landmark 892
Plaque Photo:
01/30/00
#892 Barstow Harvey House
Harvey Houses were legendary in the history of Western rail travel. Operated by Fred harvey in conjunction with the Santa Fe Railway, the network of restaurant-hotels set a new standard in quality meal service. Barstow's Spanish-Moorish "Casa Del Desierto" opened in 1911 and closed in 1971. It was registered as one of the last and finest remaining examples of the west's famous Harvey Houses.
Site Photo:
01/30/00
01/30/00
01/30/00
Location:
Site: Santa Fe Depot, SW corner of 1st Ave and Riverside Dr; plaque at Mojave River Valley Museum, 270 E Virginia Way, Barstow.
Comments:
The Harvey House is currently being renovated into a Route 66 museum.
Return to other landmarks in San Bernardino county.
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Donald Laird
