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167.	History reveals itself to treasure hunters / Delaplane, Kristin [269] [ECHOS-1996-269] The Vacaville metal-detecting team of Buttari and Bruni learned of a location in downtown Vacaville where an old house was being razed. The two immediately set off in search of treasure. At first, using the tools of their trade, the pair weren't hitting pay dirt. Detailed record - Similar records
168.	Fruit-growers, robbers savor trains' arrival / Delaplane, Kristin [268] [ECHOS-1996-268] Information for this article came from the Western Railway Museum and the Vacaville Heritage Council. Second in a series In 1869, the Vallejo Street Car Co. began operation as a horse-car line going from the business district to the train depot in north Vallejo. It proved to be a poor business venture, as the car had difficulty staying on the tracks. Detailed record - Similar records
169.	Railroad brings Solano on track in 1860s / Delaplane, Kristin [267] [ECHOS-1996-267] Information for this article came from the Vacaville Heritage Council and Vacaville Public Library. First in a series The advent of rail had a deep and lasting effect on Solano County. Hubs sprang up that had never before existed. The town of Dixon was created solely to take advantage of the railroad as was Elmira, both succeeding as central shipping locations for the wheat and fruit-growing districts. Detailed record - Similar records
170.	Christmas trees become tradition in 1800s / Delaplane, Kristin [266] [ECHOS-1995-266] Information for this article came from the Solano County archives. Last in a series By 1877, there were beginning to be a number of family Christmas trees, and it was also noted that it was becoming a custom to have a public Christmas tree. Apparently the public tree was not located in a church, but in another building or hall. It was felt by some that this "public tree" made an ostentatious display of the holiday, at the same time recognizing that it did give the children a great deal of joy. Detailed record - Similar records
171.	Solano Christmas holidays festive in 1800s / Delaplane, Kristin [265] [ECHOS-1995-265] First of a series Last-minute shopping was the order of the day back in 1863. The first newspaper ad for the season did not appear until the second week of December. And then there was only one ad for toys in the Solano Republican. The ad read: "Toys! Toys! Just received a beautiful assortment of toys for the holidays." Detailed record - Similar records
172.	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
173.	Thieves targeted horses, mules and oysters / Delaplane, Kristin [263] [ECHOS-1995-263] Information for this article came from Al Cardoza, county sheriff from 1970 to 1994; Vice Mayor Gary Tatum, and Vacaville chief of police from 1977 to 1991; the Vacaville Museum; the Vacaville Heritage Council; and Solano County archives. Second in a series Detailed record - Similar records
174.	After Depression hits, fruit industry the pits / Delaplane, Kristin [261] [ECHOS-1995-261] Second in a series As a result of the fruit industry, Vacaville alone supported several fruit-packing establishments. The township included 115 square miles of land, of which approximately 15,000 acres were planted in fruit. Detailed record - Similar records
175.	Vaca fruit industry blossoms in late 1800s / Delaplane, Kristin [260] [ECHOS-1995-260] Information for this article came from the Vacaville Heritage Council and the Vacaville Museum. First of two parts The fruit industry thrived in the Vacaville Township as the area's major economy between 1875 and 1915. By the turn of the century, half of all California's deciduous fruit was produced in the Vaca, Pleasants and Lagoon valleys and adjacent hills in Putah Creek and English Hills. Detailed record - Similar records
176.	Silkworms, name 'Davisville' meet their fate / Delaplane, Kristin [259] [ECHOS-1995-259] Information for this article came from the Solano Genealogy Society and the Yolo County Library. Fourth in a series. A school was somewhat established in Davisville's first year when the children attended classes in a small building. As there were more students than would fit in this structure, the students took turns learning their lessons; thus, half the students would be standing outside. In bad weather, they all huddled in the close quarters of the one room. Shortly, a larger room was made available and was in use until 1870. Detailed record - Similar records

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