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They dined royally at Vacaville hotel / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [559] [WAYITWAS-2004-559]
In the past as now, Vacaville society enjoyed a good party. Around the turn of the last century, opportunities and public locations were much more limited than they are today. Residents' wish lists mainly included a nice downtown hotel and restaurant.
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The Old Frying Pan May Soon Fade Away / Rico, John [915] [RICO-1979-915]
LET'S DINE OUT - Never in the history of the United States have the three words: "Let's dine out" been so prominently used. This common 1979 trait comes about because the lady of the house who at one time worked over a hot stove, now has steady employment helping to bolster her husband's income.
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Fire in 1909 left Vacaville without a hotel / Bowen, Jerry [214] [WAYITWAS-2004-214]
For years, as Vacaville grew during the nineteenth century, volunteer firemen had pressured the town trustees for efficient firefighting equipment, but with little success. By 1908, Vacaville had two hose carts, a town water system with a few hydrants and chemical fire extinguishers strategically placed around the downtown area.
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Downtown landmarks date to the mid-1800s / Delaplane, Kristin [361] [ECHOS-1997-361]
Two downtown Vacaville buildings will become prominent landmarks Saturday when historic markers are placed on them. Both the Triangle Building and the building that houses the Heritage House Cafe date to the 1800s. Here is a peek at their history up to the turn of the century:
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Vaca's downtown bustled in late 1800s / 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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