Niles History
Entry into the Niles districtThe Niles District in Fremont, California is a small part of the San Francisco Bay Area, but holds some unique history. Back in the 1850's it was a midway point train stop for people traveling between Oakland and San Jose about a 40 mile one-way trip.
It had the first flour mill in the United States and the largest rose plantation in California.
In 1912, Essanay Film Studio headquarted here filmed many of its cowboy adventures in town and around the picturesque hills. Click here for history & pictures of Essanay.
- Karen
5 comments:
Very interesting, I grew up on the Peninsula and had been to Fremont a few times but didn't know that.
Theresa, I didn't know either until my research for this post. If you ever happen by the area, see for yourself. The tiny area is littered with quaint shops.
New for me, great post Karen.
Oh thanks for sharing. Another interesting post from you. =D
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I must admit that I first thought you had visited Egypt :-) , but then I found that I had missed by about half the Earth. I hope you still have that train in a veteran version!
PS Thank you for the comments!
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