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71.	Solano celebrates post-Civil War era in 1865 / Delaplane, Kristin [365] [ECHOS-1997-365] The following are newspaper accounts that appeared from January through May 1865 and giving an indication of life at that time. Solano County had a population of 8,000 to 10,000 people and ranked seventh in the state as measured by their wealth. Detailed record - Similar records
72.	Writers impressed with local area in 1860s / Delaplane, Kristin [364] [ECHOS-1997-364] In the 1800s, writers from newspapers and publications visited Solano County and give a report on the area. The following are excerpts from an article that appeared in the California Rural Home Journal, which was published semimonthly in San Francisco. Detailed record - Similar records
73.	Elmira hotels, turkey shoots thrived in 1884 / Delaplane, Kristin [363] [ECHOS-1997-363] The population of Elmira was about 300 people in 1884. The streets were in place and the residents were living in neat cottages painted and surrounded by shade trees. If one chose to live in the area, for $1,200 you could buy John Gamble's place. It included an eight-room house with closets and a bathroom (no running water), a smokehouse, two barns, a buggy shed, a well and a windmill with a tank. The acreage was planted in fruit trees and some grapevines. Detailed record - Similar records
74.	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: Detailed record - Similar records
75.	Vaca Valley's fruit industry comes of age / Delaplane, Kristin [360] [ECHOS-1997-360] In October 1884, Raleigh Barcar took over as publisher of The Reporter. Publisher and founder, James McClain, claimed declining health made it necessary for him to leave the business. The Reporter moved to the back of Kinsmill's harness shop and realtors Lyon and Platt moved to the Reporter's old stand on the Triangle lot. Detailed record - Similar records
76.	Wild West lore and Democrats / Delaplane, Kristin [359] [ECHOS-1997-359] The Wild West was not mere legend in Vacaville. When the P. Barker was using vulgar and obscene language in the presence of women and children at the Hodgins House, Mrs. M [...] Detailed record - Similar records
77.	Vaca business boomed during the late 1800s / Delaplane, Kristin [358] [ECHOS-1997-358] The summer of 1884, the editor published a list of businesses in Vacaville: Detailed record - Similar records
78.	Vaca businesses, families expanded in 1884 / Delaplane, Kristin [357] [ECHOS-1997-357] The ladies in the Vaca and surrounding valleys had an opportunity when Miss Gardner began giving lessons in lace work. Her terms were $1 per lesson or $5 per term. She gave an exhibition of her talents at Platt's store. Detailed record - Similar records
79.	Bustling with bachelors and much business / Delaplane, Kristin [356] [ECHOS-1997-356] A list of eligible bachelors in Vacaville appeared in the Reporter to commemorate the Leap Year season. H.E. Baldwin, private and confidential secretary to G.N. Platt [...] Detailed record - Similar records
80.	Vacaville downtown marked boon in 1884 / Delaplane, Kristin [355] [ECHOS-1997-355] Snow capped the Vaca mountains and the 1884 New Year was rung in with the ringing of the college bell. There was a party in Pleasants Valley at G.W. Thissel's. Guests were treated to a supper and indulged in singing and games to a late hour. Detailed record - Similar records

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