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36.	Architect known for beauty, elegance and aesthetics / Dingler, Nancy [499] [RETROSPECT-2004-499] The front page of the Sacramento Bee on Dec. 2, 1937, told of the grim and untimely death of one of the architectural stars in California's firmament, William E. Coffman. A.R [...] Detailed record - Similar records
37.	Farmer, columnist Wood Young kept history alive / Dingler, Nancy [493] [RETROSPECT-2004-493] Every once in a while a person comes along who is so persuasive and personable they can inspire others to see their vision. Wood Young was such a person. Detailed record - Similar records
38.	Solano has seen many changes / Dingler, Nancy [492] [RETROSPECT-2004-492] The 1850s brought a major change to Suisun and the surrounding area that would alter the landscape forever. Ship captain, Josiah Wing purchased the "island" of Suisun from Curtis Wilson and Dr. John Baker in 1852, built a wharf and a warehouse, then had his house in San Francisco shipped up the slough and his family sent for. In partnership with John Owens, Captain Wing laid out the town of Suisun. They soon discovered that at low tide, Suisun was not an island, but connected to Fairfield by a strip of land, eventually named Union Ave. Detailed record - Similar records
39.	The Patwins, the settlers and Lake Solano / Dingler, Nancy [491] [RETROSPECT-2004-491] For thousands, if not millions, of years Putah Creek flowed through Berryessa Valley, and out Devil's Gate, meandering along the border between Yolo and Solano counties, on its way to the Delta. By 1957, a radical change would alter the ancient landscape. Detailed record - Similar records
40.	William Gordon Huff: the sculptor of Chief Solano / Dingler, Nancy [490] [RETROSPECT-2004-490] Do you know who sculpted the statue of Chief Solano? This is one of those trivia questions that few can answer. If you came up with the name William Gordon Huff, you are correct. His name would most likely draw blank stares. William Gordon Huff was a celebrated sculptor who had a keen interest in California history. The 12-foot bronze statue is the one and only statue in California that memorializes one specific Native American. Detailed record - Similar records
41.	Mira, Mira on the wall--Oh, the tales this theater can tell / Dingler, Nancy [489] [RETROSPECT-2004-489] VALLEJO'At the close of World War II, the employees and enlisted men and women who were stationed at Mare Island needed an outlet, something to break up the boredom. The Mare Island Recreation Association decided to form a theater group. From these practical beginnings, the theatrical troupe would grow and flourish and contribute in no small measure to the cultural and civic life of the Vallejo area. Detailed record - Similar records
42.	Solano pioneer: rich woman, poor woman / Dingler, Nancy [488] [RETROSPECT-2004-488] The gold rush of 1849 created a massive migration. People from all walks of life and from around the world made their way to the rich gold fields of California. After months of walking across the country from Missouri, Luzena, along with her husband, Mason, and two small children were in sight of the promised land. Detailed record - Similar records
43.	1905: Fairfield gets a much-needed fire department / Dingler, Nancy [487] [RETROSPECT-2003-487] On the Monday evening of Dec. 5, 1899, a cottage occupied by Edward Baker and his family was totally destroyed by fire. Mrs. Baker, while attending to household duties, dropped a lighted coal oil lamp [...] Detailed record - Similar records
44.	Waterman Park provided answer to wartime housing / Dingler, Nancy [486] [RETROSPECT-2003-486] Shortly after the beginning of World War II, the Fairfield-Suisun Army Air Field was created. With it came construction workers who were housed in hastily erected "tar paper" barracks. As the war progressed, the mission of the airfield changed from reconnaissance to flying troops and supplies to the "Pacific theater" in our war against the Japanese. Detailed record - Similar records
45.	The three Josiah Wings: shipping merchant, pioneer, mayor / Dingler, Nancy [485] [RETROSPECT-2003-485] Flags were lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and many private businesses in Solano County, to note the sad and sudden death of Josiah Wing on June 14, 1915. He was so well-liked that the painful news of his death brought a countywide outpouring of sympathy for the family. Businesses closed the day of the funeral. Detailed record - Similar records

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