Mount Lowe Railway
About Mount Lowe Railway
Mount Lowe Railway was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 6, 1993. It was among the first 4 of Altadena’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation, recreation and science, at the state level. The listing covers 1,680 acres.
What it isRailway line in the United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 169 MB · National Archives↗1893 to today
- 1893Built
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2007
Lowe Railway-1 - 2026On the Register for 33 years
An old view of Mount Lowe Railway
Postcards and photographs from Altadena’s archive whose captions name it, from 2007. Tap one to see it full screen.
2007Finding Mount Lowe Railway
North of Altadena in Angeles NF, in Altadena, CA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Mount Lowe Railway
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mount Lowe Railway
Is Mount Lowe Railway on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 6, 1993 (Register number 92001522).
Is Mount Lowe Railway a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator, 3.4 miles away.
Can you visit Mount Lowe Railway?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Mount Lowe Railway?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 169 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123859335 · Wikidata · old views from Altadena’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.