Pacific Coast Railway Company Grain Warehouse, San Luis Obispo

The Pacific Coast Railway Company Grain Warehouse is a historic building with a significant role in the city's transportation and agricultural history. It is the sole remaining structure from the Pacific Coast Railway's headquarters and serves as the only surviving grain storage building in San Luis Obispo.

The exact date of construction for the warehouse is uncertain, as city records indicate it was built in 1885. However, it is believed that the building may have been reconstructed in 1892–1893 following a fire. The warehouse features a wooden frame and corrugated iron paneling on its walls and roof, a common design for storage buildings of its time.

During its operational years, the Pacific Coast Railway utilized the warehouse for storing grain. San Luis Obispo was a significant producer of grain and beans at the time, and the warehouse played a vital role in handling and distributing these agricultural products. The railway company relied on the warehouse to store the region's grain harvest until the railway's closure in 1942.

The Pacific Coast Railway Company Grain Warehouse stands as a testament to the region's agricultural heritage and the importance of transportation infrastructure in supporting local industries. Its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1988, recognizes its historical and cultural significance.