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Solano History 57 records found  beginprevious21 - 30nextend  jump to record: Search took 0.02 seconds. 
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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.
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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.
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Influx of Chinese prompts local response / Delaplane, Kristin [305] [ECHOS-1996-305]
In January 1858, Mart Taylor's Comedians, a troupe that was touring the state, performed at Benicia's Court House. The bill of fare was "Betsy Baker" and "Pleasant Neighbors." In between, Ms. Arabella danced the highland fling in a "most fascinating manner," Mart Taylor sang his favorite songs and Mr. Thompson danced the Wooden Shoe.
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Residences, farms, businesses in Solano County, CA. 1878 Residences, farms, businesses in Solano County, CA. 1878
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Locations include: Residence and grounds of J.W. Jones, Esq., Benicia. Residence of D.L. Mann, Dixon, Cal. Residence of W.B. Towson, Vacaville. [...]

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Commerce ebbs, expands in Solano past / Delaplane, Kristin [409] [ECHOS-1998-409]
In 1873, Suisun City was enjoying its place as the hub of activity in the county. In that town, it was tradition to welcome in the New Year and ring out the old by ringing both the church and fire bells.
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Local ventures change hands as 1871 begins / Delaplane, Kristin [400] [ECHOS-1998-400]
A storm in February 1871 covered the hills with snow for a day. The flagstaff in front of Wilson's stable in Suisun City, which had been standing for more than a dozen years, was knocked down in a severe gust during the storm.
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'49er gold rush has golden tie to local man / Delaplane, Kristin [373] [ECHOS-1998-373]
The discovery of gold in Colma in January 1848 set off one of the greatest gold rushes known to man. The 150th anniversary of the momentous discovery is being celebrated this year. Today the discovery of the first gold is credited to James Marshall and the official date given for that discovery is Jan. 24.
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Animal husbandry big business in Vaca / Delaplane, Kristin [332] [ECHOS-1997-332]
In 1883, the newly founded Vacaville newspaper, The Vacaville Reporter, advertised that the company provided services that are today provided by the downtown services of Pip's and Ulatis Printing, such as circulars, envelopes, handbills, business cards, funeral notices, billheads and visiting cards.
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Solano enjoyed glorious spring in 1856 / Delaplane, Kristin [287] [ECHOS-1996-287]
Second in a series Springtime 1856: gardening chores were on people's minds. The editors of the Solano County Herald approvingly noted that citizens were taking advantage of the pleasant weather to improve their lots by planting trees and flower and vegetable gardens. Garden Seeds were the hot item at the Benicia Drug Store and Judge and Co. at the Bunker Hill House was set to do business gardening, teaming, well digging and whitewashing.
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Suisun City the business hot spot / Delaplane, Kristin [282] [ECHOS-1996-282]
Early businesses were a diversified lot in the mid-1800s. Suisun City was the place to be in Solano County if you were opening a business. Ferrell and Miller's was a general store in Suisun. It carried a line of furnishing goods, fancy and staple dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, hardware, crockery, glassware and groceries.
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