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26.	Two exceptional teachers in Solano history / Dingler, Nancy [573] [RETROSPECT-2005-573] March is women's history month, and to that end, I sought stories on outstanding women in our county's history. The Solano Historian of May 1992, profiled two school teachers from Benicia: Mary E. Farmer and Ellen Foley. Detailed record - Similar records
27.	Few African Americans in Solano 150 years ago / Dingler, Nancy [568] [RETROSPECT-2005-568] The 1850 census listed 962 African Americans in California. Unfortunately, it does not break down how many were free or how many were considered slaves. Detailed record - Similar records
28.	History of Solano papers makes headlines / Dingler, Nancy [563] [RETROSPECT-2005-563] The first experiment in the newspaper publishing business in Solano County was made at Benicia in November 1855, by Messrs, George and Cellars. Detailed record - Similar records
29.	December, 1900: Tule fog, Christmas / Dingler, Nancy [556] [RETROSPECT-2004-556] It is fun to look back at copies of the old newspapers and magazines to find out how society and culture has changed since the beginning of the last century. Detailed record - Similar records
30.	Now going strong, Vallejo Maritime Academy started out shaky / Dingler, Nancy [552] [RETROSPECT-2004-552] A record number of students are enrolled at the California Maritime Academy. The academy, otherwise known as Cal Maritime, is a campus in the California State University system. Detailed record - Similar records
31.	Glashoff pumpkin patch era comes to a close / Dingler, Nancy [545] [RETROSPECT-2004-545] A historic chapter in Solano County has come to a close with the close of operations at Glashoff's pumpkin patch in Suisun Valley. Maria Glashoff says that the Glashoff family legacy began shortly after the California Gold Rush of 1849. Detailed record - Similar records
32.	Mare Island shipyard celebrates 150th birthday / Dingler, Nancy [540] [RETROSPECT-2004-540] This past week, Mare Island celebrated its 150th anniversary. The shipyard facility closed in March 1996. According to Sue Lemmon and Ernie Wichels, in their book, "Sidewheelers to Nuclear Power," Mare Island was established in 1854, and was the oldest naval installation in the Pacific. Detailed record - Similar records
33.	Rulofson: curator of Vacaville's Pena Adobe / Dingler, Nancy [507] [RETROSPECT-2004-507] Shortly after the 1849 California gold rush, the business of mining changed from individuals seeking their fortune and swarming all over the Sierra Nevada to large corporate mining companies, usually funded by Eastern financiers. Detailed record - Similar records
34.	War brings some prosperity to Fairfield, region / Dingler, Nancy [505] [RETROSPECT-2004-505] FAIRFIELD'For a decade that started with death and ended in depression, the 1920s brought wealth, culture and development to many of Solano County. Detailed record - Similar records
35.	A new city in search of sewers / Dingler, Nancy [504] [RETROSPECT-2004-504] FAIRFIELD'It all came down to sewers. When members of the Fairfield Improvement Club gathered in the proverbial smoke-filled room to talk about installing a new sewer system and other improvements the night of Aug. 18, 1903, they kicked off a process that ended with the creation of a city almost 100,000 people now call home. Detailed record - Similar records

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