Whistlestop Antiques

Whistlestop Antiques is a bright and well-stocked antiques and collectibles shop located in the Historic Railroad Square shopping district of Santa Rosa in Northern California. The huge, red-brick building is hard to miss and the storefront has so many windows that it is impossible to walk by without peering in. Of course, once you have peeked at the treasures on display here, you will simply have to step through the doors for further exploration.

The brick walls of the historical building that houses Whistlestop Antiques, which was built around 1920, are a perfect backdrop for a wide variety of antique treasures. The expansive store stretches over 10,000 square feet and there are 36 talented antique dealers trading from within. Included among the dealers are a specialty bookstore and Sonoma County’s best jewelry shop, which just names a couple of the highlights of this awesome store.

Whistlestop Antiques is at its heart a local business and is centered on community. The store was founded in 1974 and for years has been a favorite stop for locals and visitors while in Santa Rosa’s Historic Railroad Square. The history of its surroundings of course makes this area the perfect home for an antique store, especially one that stocks such quality pieces. Visitors here can expect to find glassware, vintage and antique furniture, artwork, ceramic items, jewelry, model airplanes, lamps and lighting fixtures, signage, jewelry, Americana, advertising memorabilia, vinyl records, and so much more.

The dealers within Whistlestop Antiques are set up in such a way as to maximize the space while providing plenty of room for everyone and their wares. Wherever you stand within this store, you are surrounded by incredible finds and works of art. There is an obvious path through the dealers, which means you can easily navigate your way and be sure that you see everything on offer here. It is impossible to only walk through once, and with each pass, you will add something extra to your shopping basket!