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6894.	Montezuma hides in remote corner of Solano / Bowen, Jerry [577] [WAYITWAS-2005-577] In my last column I discussed the history of a corner of Solano County that few of today's citizens know about or visit, even though it is like time warping into the past. Detailed record - Similar records
6895.	Center's dedication had a predecessor in 1914 / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [576] [WAYITWAS-2005-576] On Saturday we Solano County citizens have a once-in-a-century opportunity to celebrate the dedication of our new government center. Detailed record - Similar records
6896.	Once flourishing, town now echoes history / Bowen, Jerry [575] [WAYITWAS-2005-575] With so many new folks in Solano County, and quite probably with many who have been here for several years, my bet is that a whole lot of you never have heard of the town of Birds Landing. Detailed record - Similar records
6897.	Culture clashes challenged Chinese / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [574] [WAYITWAS-2005-574] This column continues the story of the Yee family, who came from a small village in southwest China, near Canton. In 1977, Ron Limbaugh interviewed Yee Ah Chong, the son of Yee Gim Wo, for the Vacaville Heritage project. Yee Ah Chong's recollections of this vanished world are preserved at the Vacaville Museum. - Editor Detailed record - Similar records
6898.	Hardship, happiness accompanied family / Bowen, Jerry [572] [WAYITWAS-2005-572] When we last left the Vennings, Ray's arm was in a cast from a car accident. Even though the arm had been improperly set by the doctor and followed by operations to correct the problem, he remained in on everything that was happening at the Fairfield Waterworks. He was dedicated and uncomplaining. Detailed record - Similar records
6899.	Recalling Chinatown life in early 1920s / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [571] [WAYITWAS-2005-571] This column continues the story of the Yee family, who came from a small village in southwest China, near Canton. In 1977, Ron Limbaugh interviewed Yee Ah Chong, the son of Yee Gim Wo, for the Vacaville Heritage project. Yee Ah Chong's recollections of a vanished world are preserved at the Vacaville Museum. - Editor Detailed record - Similar records
6900.	Life flowed on at the Fairfield waterworks / Bowen, Jerry [570] [WAYITWAS-2005-570] Before I get into the meat of this column, I need to correct a mistake I made in the first segment. In the column I spelled Ms. Venning's middle name as "Lucille." It is spelled "Lucile." Detailed record - Similar records
6901.	First gold, then a future brought Chinese to the area / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [569] [WAYITWAS-2005-569] Large numbers of Chinese men flocked to California around 1850, attracted by the Gold Rush and the hope of earning enough money to return to China, buy land there and raise their families. Detailed record - Similar records
6902.	Fires and family life at the Water Works / Bowen, Jerry [567] [WAYITWAS-2005-567] Some of the most interesting local history comes from the people who lived it. Last year, during the Solano County Historical Society's Pioneer Days Celebration, I was very fortunate to meet Betty Davis who lives in Fairfield. While we were talking, she asked me if I would be interested in a family history that was written by her mother, Edith Lucille Venning. Detailed record - Similar records
6903.	Devastating fire didn't destroy Goosen / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [566] [WAYITWAS-2005-566] The first two articles followed Henry Goosen in his endeavor of purchasing the Fairfield Water Works in 1902, relocating his hardware store from Cordelia to Fairfield in 1907, and the devastating fire that hit the 700 block of Texas Street on July 13, 1909. Detailed record - Similar records

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