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Niles is a hidden gem southeast of San Francisco where two major historical events occurred. In 1869 the Central Pacific Railroad came through Niles Canyon on its first transcontinental journey over its newly-built line. This connected the Atlantic to the Pacific coast and reduced trips to San Francisco from weeks to days.
Today Fremont’s Niles District is famous for its historic shopping district, Wildflower Festival, Niles Essanay Silent Film Festival and Museum, its annual Antique Fair, and the Niles Canyon Railway. Watch Niles as the community continues to show off a captivating historic character, a family atmosphere, and a friendly shopping experience.
Jul 28, 2009 · For one of the tiniest communities east of San Francisco in the suburban town of Fremont, Niles, California probably has more references to Charlie Chaplin than Hollywood itself.
Fremont Farmers' Market in Niles Historic District Plaza parking lot every Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. Subject to change.
Niles Canyon is a canyon in the San Francisco Bay Area formed by Alameda Creek, known for its heritage railroad and silent movie history. The canyon is largely in an unincorporated area of Alameda County, while the western portion of the canyon lies within the city limits of Fremont and Union City.
Dec 8, 2021 · Food. This historic neighborhood in Fremont could have been Hollywood. Now it's a retreat from Bay Area life. By Susana Guerrero, Food Reporter Updated Dec 8, 2021 12:40 p.m. Devout Coffee is at...
Feb 27, 2017 · Accessible by the Western Pacific Railroad but cut off, by rolling hills and Niles Canyon, from the booming industrial towns of the Bay Area, Niles served as the backdrop for dozens of silent films and hosted some of the world's biggest stars in the 1910s and '20s. But Niles' fame was short-lived.
