To preserve & promote the history of Roseville
The Big Move of 1906-1908
As Southern Pacific continued to grow, the railroad needed to expand its Rocklin operations. Since suitable land was available in Roseville, the railroad moved its operations there. As a result, Southern Pacific and Roseville saw unprecedented growth. Today the Roseville yard, encompassing approximately 950 acres, is one of the largest railroad yards west of the Mississippi River.
The Roseville Historical Society has a mission to preserve and promote the history of Roseville, California. We occupy the Carnegie Library Museum at 557 Lincoln Street in Roseville and are open to the public from noon to 4 pm Monday through Saturday. Admission is free. We maintain displays on local railroad history including a model train display and a collection with vintage model trains. We also have displays of military artifacts, musical instruments, kitchen appliances, medical instruments and tools. Books on local history can also be purchased at the Carnegie Museum or from our website.