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Solano History
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7094.
Benicia-Martinez Bridge makes history
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Bowen, Jerry
[61]
[WAYITWAS-2001-61]
A letter from Ross Noonan brought an error to my attention in the article about the ferryboat Solano, published January 7. At the end of the article I indicated the Carquinez Bridge was responsible for putting the Solano out of business. Well, that was the wrong bridge and wrong year. I should have stuck to the rule of checking my facts from at least two verifiable sources [...]
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7095.
Vaca's downtown bustled in late 1800s
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[60]
[WAYITWAS-2001-60]
By the turn of the last century, the town of Vacaville had grown considerably and no longer resembled the sleepy little village of the late 1800s.
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7096.
Local Copperheads lauded Lincoln's death
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Bowen, Jerry
[59]
[WAYITWAS-2001-59]
Tomorrow is Presidents Day. One of our most revered presidents is Abraham Lincoln, but it wasn't always so.
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7097.
Suisun Marsh - a local treasure
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[58]
[WAYITWAS-2001-58]
More than half of Solano County is bordered by water, with the Suisun Marsh constituting the single largest portion.
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7098.
The communist invasion of Vacaville
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Bowen, Jerry
[57]
[WAYITWAS-2001-57]
Fruit production in Solano County had been declining for 20 years and with the depression in its third year, times were tough. Communist influence in the labor movement had been on the increase for years and labor unrest was growing in the big cities.
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7099.
Jewish family among Vaca's early setters
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[56]
[WAYITWAS-2001-56]
While many ethnic and religious groups came to California during the Gold Rush era, Jews made up a surprisingly small number among them.
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7100.
When the earth rocked Solano County
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Bowen, Jerry
[55]
[WAYITWAS-2001-55]
Since their beginnings, the communities of Solano County suffered calamities in many forms with fire being the most predominate curse.
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7101.
Making history as female fruit rancher
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[54]
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Fruit ranching drew many people to the Vacaville area during the 1880s. While the majority were men, a number of women also became known as successful fruit growers.
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7102.
Ferry changed bay transportation
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Bowen, Jerry
[53]
[WAYITWAS-2001-53]
Dec. 1, 1879, was a grand day to launch into a new era of travel in the Bay Area.
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7103.
Saturday Club galvanized Vacaville society
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[52]
[WAYITWAS-2001-52]
By the turn of the last century, Vacaville had developed into a small town with a lively society. In an age without radio, television, movie theaters or other forms of amusement, people developed different venues to keep themselves entertained.
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