Mahwah August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 ‘Neighborhoods’ exhibit to open in September The Mahwah Museum’s new exhibit, “Neighborhoods of Mahwah 1913-2013,” will open on Saturday, Sept. 14. This exhibit will examine the growth and development of the various areas of Mahwah, including East Mahwah, Masonicus, West Mahwah, Stag Hill, the Depot, the Ridge, Fardale, Darlington, and the Valley. Each neighborhood has its own unique history, whether agricultural, industrial, rural, or suburban. In the last century, these areas have become recognized communities in their own right. Many photographs and artifacts will be on display to tell the story of these neighborhoods. The popular exhibit, “Les Paul in Mahwah,” and the Donald Cooper Railroad are part of the permanent exhibits in the museum. Return visitors will see new things added to each. The Les Paul exhibit will feature a rare guitar given to Paul by his friend, legendary guitar player Django Reinhardt. Paul’s first attempt at a solid body guitar, the Log, is still on exhibit as are his eight track recorder and the mixing board he built for use in his home studio. The Donald Cooper Railroad, the museum’s HO-scale model railroad, continues to expand with a new collection of Lionel O gauge trains representing railroads across the country, and the recently completed “Blue Line” passen- ger main, which travels over a detailed model of the Pater- son Falls. Through the hard work of many volunteers, the railroad is constantly changing and growing and remains a popular attraction for visitors of all ages. The Old Station Museum, located at 1871 Old Station Lane in Mahwah, is open Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. until the end of October. The station and caboose show visitors how the railroad operated in its heyday. The Mahwah Museum, located at 201 Franklin Turn- pike, is open weekends and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5. Museum members and children under 12 years are admitted free. Visit www.mahwahmuseum.org or call (201) 512-0099 for more information. The museum receives operating support from the New Jersey Historical commission in the Department of State. Mahwah Museum Trustees Tetsu Amagasu and John Edwards (left) and intern Melissa Torquato (right) work on the ‘Neigh- borhoods of Mahwah 1913-2013’ exhibit.