guest :: login
Home > Search Results: recid:712
Search:
 
Search Tips :: Advanced Search
Search collections:
Sort by: Display results: Output format:
Solano History 23 records found  1 - 10nextend  jump to record: Search took 0.01 seconds. 
1.
(100)
The Origin Of Names / Wichels, Ernest [769] [WICHELS-1963-769]
Most of us take names for granted--we're speaking of geographical locations. Yet behind some of these names are interesting stories--oftentimes legends--which would fill pages of type. Today we'll mention a few in the local area.
Detailed record - Similar records
2.
(81)
Names To Remember / Wichels, Ernest [785] [WICHELS-1964-785]
Last Sunday the Times-Herald published a picture-story of the forthcoming 40th anniversary observance by Carl H. Kreh Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1123 is closely identified with Vallejo's community life and widely known for its civic interests.
Detailed record - Similar records
3.
(79)
Wichels, Ernest Will Author T-H Historical Column / Wichels, Ernest [771] [WICHELS-1963-771]
NOTE: This is the original notification of the beginning of the "Pages From the Past" history column in 1963. A sparkling column of personal reminiscences and historical lore of the North and Central Bay Areas, will begin in Sunday's Times-Herald.
Detailed record - Similar records
4.
(78)
The origins of the Catholic church in Solano / Dingler, Nancy [600] [RETROSPECT-2005-600]
The story of the Catholic church in Solano County starts with a missionary, Joseph Sadoc Alemany, a Dominican priest.
Detailed record - Similar records
5.
(77)
Solano County: History and Government Solano County: History and Government
1965

This booklet is presented with the hope that it will bring you closer to your local government. Self government is the foundation of the American system of local government. A government of this type can be efficient and effective only when supported by an interested, active, informed citizenry. We hope that a study of this booklet will serve to acquaint you with the government of Solano County so that you will be encouraged to take a more active part in it..
Detailed record - Similar records
6.
(77)
Another Year Is History / Wichels, Ernest [779] [WICHELS-1964-779]
The year 1963 is now another page of the past. Much happened in tragedy, space science, international politics, the curb on nuclear testing, etc. Future historians will tell future generations what was important; we all are too close to the picture to make the appraisal today.
Detailed record - Similar records
7.
(77)
Old Time News Writing / Wichels, Ernest [775] [WICHELS-1963-775]
Like women's fashions, automobile bodies and hair-dos, the style of reporting news also changes with the years. In our research the past few weeks, poring over the century-old editions of our Vallejo newspapers, we have gleaned some amusing stories. The most interesting aspect is that the city editor, in the olden days, always editorialized in his reporting. Today no city desk would dare to do so.
Detailed record - Similar records
8.
(77)
One shove destroyed original Vacaville jail / Delaplane, Kristin [264] [ECHOS-1995-264]
Last in a series Dating back to at least 1879, one of the jobs of Dixon's marshal was the collection of town taxes and license fees from the hotels and saloons. The marshal then billed the city a percentage. This was a practice in all towns. Oftentimes, there would be a bit of a squabble between the various lawmen - sheriff, constables and marshals - to see who would collect these fees.
Detailed record - Similar records
9.
(77)
Chipping away at island's name / Bowen, Jerry [185] [WAYITWAS-2003-185]
Have you ever wondered how a certain location on a map came to be named? Maybe not. But more often than not, a fascinating story unravels when researching the origin of the name of an island, town, road, or canyon. Such was the case of a little-known island at the southern extreme of Solano County.
Detailed record - Similar records
10.
(76)
History Overlooked Some Vacaville Names / Rico, John [936] [RICO-1979-936]
BITS OF NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE IN OUR PAST - Quite often the unpublished quirks or idiosyncrasies of individuals in our past have escaped historians or news writers. It should be interesting to go back, pick out some of these people, and relate a few squibs which made these people a bit unique to their neighbors and friends. Constable Joe Stadtfeld is mentioned in this article..
Detailed record - Similar records