Ernest Wichels

From 1963 through 1988, Ernest D. Wichels had written a weekly history column for the Vallejo Times Herald Newspaper.
These articles explore the rich history of the Solano County area.
This is only a small sample of the entire collection.
Articles will be added to this database on a continual basis.

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Latest additions: 2007-09-30 11:46 Fabulous Frye Ranch / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1979-724] One of the more interesting ranch histories in Napa Valley concerns what was known for years as the California State Farm to most readers and as the State Bird Farm (pheasants) to the past generation. Located on Silverado Trail, astraddle Rector Creek before it reaches Napa and Conn rivers, it has a story that cannot be told in one column.. READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 Recalling Names from Another Era / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1983-526] The way of life changes; our technology, our economy and manner of living all effect our language. In grandfathers' days no one ever heard of "tuberculosis; " it was called "consumption." When you rode a bicycle, it was always a "wheel. [...] READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 The Many Firsts in Napa County / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1983-524] In 1926 two able historians, Marguerite Hunt and Harry L. Gunn, co-authored the "History of Solano and Napa Counties" in two volumes. It is an excellent source of information about the early days and the biographies of pioneers. [...] READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 Atlas provides glimpse of local life in 1870's / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1983-521] It is always interesting to pick up an ancient document that contains maps and descriptions of our county as our fore-fathers saw it.. READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 History from the beginning / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1983-512] One of the fascinating aspects of reading and making copies of our early history is that so much of it seems incredible. Especially to us in this era of computers, silicon chips, non-stop planes to Europe, color TV, and the thousands of other items that comprise present day living.. READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 Forgotten Tales / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1983-510] There have been, literally, scores of historic items connected with our city and nearby counties which have been forgotten by our "seasoned" citizens and are completely unknown to most of the present generation.. READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 The Easter parade / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1983-508] For nearly 2,000 years the festival of Easter has been one of the important dates on the Christian liturgical calendar.. READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 Pioneer families of the area / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1983-547] For the past 20 years it has been my privilege, once every two or three months, to present brief biographical sketches of Napa and Solano pioneers to whom all of us are indebted for the heritage and the traditions they created for us more than a century ago.. READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 New Year's / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1982-532] We are approaching New Year's Eve and the begginning of another year. In the 130 some years of "civilization" in Napa and Solano counties, the local newspapers have recorded many interesting items of the New Year's season. . READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records 2007-08-19 05:42 Past Christmas Memories / Wichels, Ernest [CaVaHC-WICHELS-1982-531] One of the most certain things in life is change. We're reminded today of the tremendous changes in December holiday observances and the way of life over the past years.. READ ARTICLE   Detailed record - Similar records [>> more]