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Echos Of Solanos Past

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41.	Pena Adobe has a colorful history / Delaplane, Kristin [395] [ECHOS-1998-395] The Pena Adobe, a registered historical landmark, was the original home of Juan Felipe Pena, one of the first European settlers in the area in the 1840s. Today the city of Vacaville along with the Vacaville Heritage Council is working on making repairs and upgrading the environment so that the artifacts that relate to the adobe's heritage may be safely housed there. Volunteers are wanted for this project. The goal is to bring the adobe up to the standards of a quality museum-like structure and then maintain regular hours with volunteer docents. Detailed record - Similar records
42.	County grows, mellows and heats up / Delaplane, Kristin [394] [ECHOS-1998-394] In 1869, a correspondent reported on the current changes due to the advent of the railroad: Detailed record - Similar records
43.	Steamers, trains provide Solano transportation / Delaplane, Kristin [393] [ECHOS-1998-393] The steamer Cora made daily trips between Suisun, Benicia and San Francisco. The fare to and from San Francisco was a dollar each way. There was a great deal of complaint about the racing on the waters between the steamer New World and the boats of the California Steamship Navigation Co. It was feared a terrible explosion or serious accident would occur. The captain of the New World responded that the New World was simply keeping her regular speed, which other boats were unable to excel. Detailed record - Similar records
44.	Suisun City grows roots around it's businesses / Delaplane, Kristin [392] [ECHOS-1998-392] Suisun City had its roots in the 1850s. Credit for the discovery of the area dates back to 1850, when Curtis Wilson and Dr. John Baker happened to sail up the winding Suisun Slough and they recorded their finding. The environment was mainly tule land populated with mud hens and a herd of elk. Detailed record - Similar records
45.	County rich with opportunity, thefts / Delaplane, Kristin [391] [ECHOS-1998-391] In 1869, horse thieves were the bane of society. Early in the year a couple of mares were stolen from Lagoon Valley and then the most valuable two horses of 18 were taken from Mosley's Ranch near Vallejo. Detailed record - Similar records
46.	Transportation major part of county / Delaplane, Kristin [390] [ECHOS-1998-390] In 1868, Benicia's local industry was important to the economy. The Cement Works was turning out about 100 barrels a day and three kilns were kept going day and night. There were two tanneries in town. One of the tanneries employed as many as 14 men. Detailed record - Similar records
47.	Parking meter roots deep for Vaca man / Delaplane, Kristin [389] [ECHOS-1998-389] 'My father Samuel Lee Miller Sr., who was born in 1886 in Greencastle, Ind., started in the radio business in the city of Chicago in 1920. His business was located in a three-story building in the Loop where he was a wholesaler of radio units and radio parts during the era of battery-controlled radio sets. Detailed record - Similar records
48.	Adam Willis was a 'pioneer of pioneers' / Delaplane, Kristin [388] [ECHOS-1998-388] 'Strength, perseverance and courage describe the life of one of Solano County's earliest African-American pioneers, Adam Willis. In the antebellum era - the period before the Civil War - success for African-Americans was extremely rare and limited. Adam Willis was one of these success stories and his story has its roots in Solano County. Detailed record - Similar records
49.	Solano County offers many ways to see past / Delaplane, Kristin [387] [ECHOS-1998-387] But last week's list told only half the story. History centers can also be found in and around the cities of Rio Vista, Benicia and Vallejo. Like their counterparts in the central and northern Solano County, these centers also rely on volunteers to fulfill their missions. Detailed record - Similar records
50.	History centers, sites found all over county / Delaplane, Kristin [386] [ECHOS-1998-386] History centers and historical sites in Solano County serve as resources and many offer tours and programs for groups and schools as a means of teaching people about the region's exciting past. Detailed record - Similar records

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