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THE HISTORIC SANTA FE DEPOT

ESTABLISHED IN 1901

A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

The Santa Fe Depot is a national historical landmark admired by rail enthusiasts all over the country.

THE DEPOT’S BEGINNING

1901 - 1960

In 1901, the Santa Fe Depot, also known as Crockett Street Station, opened at the corner of Neches Street and Crockett Street in Downtown Beaumont.

For over sixty years, it served as a small passenger and freight terminal in the heart of this booming, oil rich city. When rail operations ceased in the 1960s, the building was abandoned.

A FRESH START

1990 - 1993

In 1990, Mike Matthews purchased the historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot and undertook the renovation and rehabilitation of the building for a law office and warehouse. The law firm of Griffin & Matthews moved into the restored Santa Fe Depot in January of 1993, and still maintains its law practice in the Depot.

The Santa Fe Depot was named as one of three finalists in Best Rehabilitation Project in Texas by the Texas Downtown Association for 1993, and has been on the Walking Tour of Beaumont Main Street.

THE FUTURE OF THE DEPOT

2019 - present day

In 2019, Wheeler Commercial moved its real estate office into the historic depot which still houses the Griffin & Matthews Law Firm.

The Wheeler Commercial team hopes to play an integral part in creating a new and exciting future for this historic property.

Testimonials

Your knowledge of real estate was so reassuring and comfortable, to know that the transaction would be completed professionally and within the regulatory requirements.

Cathy Harrington | Loan Officer - Texas First Bank Winnie

Thank you for playing a major role in Classic Soft Trim’s success in the Beaumont area.

Fred Eisenhauer Sr. | Vice President - Classic Soft Trim Sales and Operations

Lee’s knowledge of the real estate process and laws governing that process was impeccable.

Wesley Dawson | Owner - Dawson Marine

You truly were an extension of Creative Resource Group, and became a member of our management team.

Bill Taylor | Principal - Creative Resource Group

You will continue to be our first choice for valuation information and help on all properties in your area of the country.

Bill Zornes, CPA | Sutherlands Lumber Company

Lee handled every detail with all parties involved in the most professional manner in a turnkey fashion.

Robert Ashabranner | Operations Manager - Scallon Controls, Inc.