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Leonard W. Buck a Vaca treasure
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[120]
[WAYITWAS-2002-120]
Few people influenced Vacaville's early economic success and history as much as Leonard W. Buck.
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New century brought new freedoms
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[104]
[WAYITWAS-2002-104]
The first few decades of the 20th century brought much change. One aspect was the greater freedom women gained in their personal lives.
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Capt. Wing steered Suisun City's early course
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[685]
[WAYITWAS-2007-685]
After his successful business venture in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, followed by the acquisition of the schooner Ann Sophia, Capt. Josiah Wing acquired a plot of land on Suisun Island in 1851.
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A look into vanished world of Chinatown
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[581]
[WAYITWAS-2005-581]
For decades in the late 1800s and into the 20th century, a small Chinese community flourished in Vacaville along Dobbins Street.
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Remembering past Independence Days
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[79]
[WAYITWAS-2001-79]
Celebrating July Fourth with a lavish display involving the whole community has a long tradition in Vacaville.
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Downpour made a memorable May Day
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[71]
[WAYITWAS-2001-71]
While the celebration of May Day goes back to pagan times, it was celebrated in Solano County well into the 20th century. Each spring, residents anticipated gathering outdoors to enjoy the fresh young greenery, renew friendships after a long winter, dance around the maypole and feast on a lavish picnic.
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Making history as female fruit rancher
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[54]
[WAYITWAS-2001-54]
Fruit ranching drew many people to the Vacaville area during the 1880s. While the majority were men, a number of women also became known as successful fruit growers.
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Solano County life goes on at its own pace
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Delaplane, Kristin
[344]
[ECHOS-1997-344]
In 1883, the big fall event was the huge Christian Church state conference at Oiler's Grove, which lasted for many days and brought in churchmen and followers from many areas. The Davis House in Vacaville, always a hub of activity, hosted Professor Hand of the firm Rham and Hand in Woodland for about a week.
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Big top's fall doesn't ruffle circus audience
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Delaplane, Kristin
[297]
[ECHOS-1996-297]
Benicia was gearing up for its city elections in May. A meeting was called for nomination of city officers. The meeting was held in the Democratic Club Room located over the El Dorado Saloon. To be voted for were the offices of mayor, marshal, treasurer, assessor (the editors remarked that the assessor did anything generally but assess), and four councilmen.
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Christmas customs of the past
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[768]
[WAYITWAS-2007-768]
There are few recordings of how early Solano County settlers prepared for or celebrated the Christmas season. Customs surely varied widely based on each family's immigration background. Taking a day off from work and having the means to create a well-cooked meal likely were the highlights for early pioneers.
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