Original map drawn up between Manuel Vaca, William McDaniel and L.B. Mizner for the land deal that created the town of Vacaville. This map shows traces of a land swindle that had Vaca selling off more land to McDaniel and Mizner than he thought he was selling. When Vaca realized he had been tricked, he filed suit. Vaca thought he was only selling one square mile to the two men, but ended up selling nine square miles. Vaca sued and lost the first round in court, but won the second..
This pamphlet is published by the members of the American History Class of 1930-1931 of Vacaville Union High School as an effort to preserve a few of the facts and recollections of our pioneers, in order that they may not be entirely lost or forgotten. The class is deeply indebted to the following for their kind assistance in making this pamphlet possible: Mr. Ned Wolfskill, Mrs. Maria Dolores Lyon, Mr. [...]
Pear orchard, Bassford Ranch, Vaca Valley
Vaca Valley Shopping Center, and Vacaville Nursery. See index card for description
Vaca Rancho Dairy delivery truck , side view
Snowstorm in Vaca Valley, Jan. 12, 1937
Eucalyptus trees in Vaca Valley
Peach orchard - Bassford Ranch, Vaca Valley
Looking north to Vacaville across the intersection of Hwy-40 and Merchant Street. Picture taken from hill south of present I-80. Note old Vaca-Valley Bridge..