2008-05-12
16:29 |
Cosmorama
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2008-833]
An unusual form of entertainment was enjoyed by Vallejaons 140 years ago this month. On April 11, 1868 the Vallejo Weekly Chronicle ran the following short article:.
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2008-04-23
12:09 |
The Vallejo Police Department from 1900 to 2008
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2008-828]
On January 26, 2008, the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum opened a new exhibit looking at Vallejo law enforcement, past and present. Beyond the Badge: The Vallejo Police Department from 1900 to 2008 is an intimate look at the Vallejo Police Force, using historical archives and freshly created artwork. The paintings, photographs, photo essays and rarely seen artifacts featured in the exhibit help visitors explore the human dimensions of the job, and its effects on the police officers, their families, and the community. [...]
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2007-10-23
05:54 |
Mare Island's October Anniversaries
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2007-737]
Mare Island Naval Shipyard was the first U.S. Navy base on the Pacific coast, building more than 500 ships for the Navy and repairing countless thousands of others. [...]
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2007-09-02
05:07 |
Vallejo's Chinese Community - Part Three: WWII and Beyond
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2007-726]
World War Two brought tremendous growth and activity to Vallejo and Mare Island, and presented new opportunities to the city's Chinese-Americans as well. The wartime economy allowed Chinese-Americans to move into a wider field of business, no longer restricted to what many considered traditional Chinese occupations. Chinese-Americans joined the thousands of defense workers supporting the war effort through employment at Mare Island and other local shipyards. [...]
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2007-08-19
05:41 |
Vallejo's Chinese Community - Part Two: Into the 20th Century
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2007-722]
By the turn of the 20th century Vallejo's Chinese community was becoming more tightly interwoven into the overall fabric of the community. Economic prosperity, assimilation into the broader society, and a decline in anti-foreign sentiment brought new stability to the Chinese community. After 1900 the U. [...]
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2007-08-19
05:41 |
Vallejo's Chinese Community - Part One
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2007-720]
From its earliest days as California's state capital through its long association with the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, Vallejo has attracted a diverse population of immigrants from around the globe. [...]
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2007-08-19
05:41 |
Vallejo's Iron Houses
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2007-717]
Some of Vallejo's earliest structures were made of corrugated iron imported from Liverpool, England. Corrugated metal was a cheap and versatile building material. It was easy to transport by ship and could be adapted to a variety of sites and building needs. [...]
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2007-08-19
05:41 |
Vallejo Neighborhoods: Vallejo Annex
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2007-698]
In 1915 a new real estate tract called Vallejo Annex was opened just east of downtown..
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2007-08-19
05:41 |
A Look Back in Vallejo History: February 1918
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2007-688]
A few tidbits of local history from 89 years ago:.
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2007-08-19
05:41 |
Early Vallejo Industries: Salmon Canning
/ Kern, James
[CaVaHC-KERN-2006-682]
During the late 19th century, salmon fishing was one of the mainstays of the local economy. Salmon canneries employed workers throughout the region, with canneries located in Benicia, Antioch, and Rio Vista. The F. [...]
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