Rail exhibit continues at Depot Park Museum

Visitors to the current exhibit at the Depot Park Museum can learn about the history of train development from the transcontinental railroad to the development of Sonoma Valley railroads. The exhibit ends March 22.

The history of trains encompasses the history of the United States and California, according to the exhibit. Visitors will learn about the 30-plus train stations in Sonoma Valley, why they were located in so many places and their effect on the Sonoma economy.

Stories include information about a little-known station, Fairville, named after the Silver King James Fair, owner of 9,000 acres locally. The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco was built and named after him by his daughters.

In addition to the current temporary exhibit, the museum has a permanent display of train equipment and information.

The current exhibit has photos of all of the stations and the history of each of them.

Depot Park Museum is located in the 200 block of First Street West in Depot Park, Sonoma. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

For more details, call 938-1762.