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Solano History 14 records found  1 - 10next  jump to record: Search took 0.01 seconds. 
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Found: A piece of Captain See's Library / Bowen, Jerry [165] [WAYITWAS-2003-165]
A few days ago I received a telephone call from Maggie Halls. Maggie, who is one of the more active members of the Solano Historical Society and the primary force for a new Fairfield Museum and Archival Center, sounded excited.
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Temperance, taxes part of librarys past / Bowen, Jerry [537] [WAYITWAS-2004-537]
During several of the Solano County Historical Society meetings to save the old Fairfield Library building, some of those in attendance from Vallejo expressed continuing anger over the razing of the Vallejo Carnegie Library building.
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Becoming port of call put Rio Vista on map / Delaplane, Kristin [230] [ECHOS-1995-230]
Information for this story came from Fairfield Library, Vacaville Heritage Council and Rio Vista Museum. First of two parts The first Caucasian to see this area was probably Sir Francis Drake, when he explored the region on his trips up the Sacramento River in 1578.
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Silveyville rolls into Dixon when railroad arrives / Delaplane, Kristin [221] [ECHOS-1995-221]
Information for this article came from the Dixon Historical Society collection and the Dixon Library archives. At one time Silveyville, had real expectations. Today it's a ghost town.
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Thievery, mutiny among captain's woes / Bowen, Jerry [169] [WAYITWAS-2003-169]
This is part two of a continuing account of Captain Robert "Bully" Waterman's journey to Solano County. Part two is called Waterman's Deadly Passage Through the Horn. Look for the next installment on June 15.
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History centers, sites found all over county / Delaplane, Kristin [386] [ECHOS-1998-386]
History centers and historical sites in Solano County serve as resources and many offer tours and programs for groups and schools as a means of teaching people about the region's exciting past.
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Elmira was center of activity, trade / Delaplane, Kristin [331] [ECHOS-1997-331]
As Vacaville was bustling, tiny Elmira also was a bustling center because it was on the line for the Central Pacific Railroad. Several business and services operated in this place. Willis Jepson was the reporter for the Star Hall. S.M [...]
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Sources on Solano County history abound / Delaplane, Kristin [423] [ECHOS-1999-423]
This is the second in a two-part series devoted to providing a list of history centers and historical sites in Solano County. These places offer a myriad of activities that enhance our regional heritage and teach people about the area's exciting past.
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Civil War becomes center of Solano life / Delaplane, Kristin [318] [ECHOS-1996-318]
The Civil War was the source of much local news in 1863. Pearon's traveling exhibition, "Mirror of the War," was up for three days in Suisun and allowed citizens to see and hear accounts of the war. Local militia groups were formed in the event they were needed for the war effort. It was announced that the Vallejo Rifle Co [...]
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Township of Tremont never really took off / Delaplane, Kristin [250] [ECHOS-1995-250]
Information for this article came from the Dixon Historical Society, the Dixon Public Library, and the Solano Genealogical Society. In 1855, the northeastern portion of Solano County was designated a township by the Board of Supervisors. This township, called Tremont, was adjacent to the Silveyville Township.
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