Rockville Church, built in 1856 by Methodist Episcopal Church South. Deeded to the county in 1929 and was restored in 1939-40. Dedicated as State Landmark May 30, 1963..
Rockville Church, built in 1856 by Methodist Episcopal Church South. Deeded to the county in 1929 and was restored in 1939-40. Dedicated as State Landmark May 30, 1963.This view after restoration. Note iron band has been removed..
St. Catherine's Academy, conducted by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Benicia, California. Thos. Burton. Historical atlas map of Solano County, California. Compiled, drawn and published from personal examinations and surveys by Thompson and West. [...]
Rio Vista Centennial Keepsake booklet from 1958. This booklet contains photos and a history of Rio Vista from 1846 to 1958 and is divided into 6 sections, which cover all aspects of the community. An excerpt from the Dedication text reads as follows: "The citizens of Rio Vista, California, pause during summer of 1958 to glance back over the past hundred year's history of OUR TOWN. From a tiny settlement we have prospered to a jewel of a small city on the bank of the Sacramento River." Designed, compiled and illustrated by Idella R. [...]
Capt. Walsh's house. 235 L Street, Benicia, California. Known as The Paul Wetmar House when this photo was taken, From the Charles Loring Collection. [...]
Aug. 1850-A. Riddel presented the Masonic Lodge a lot. Robert Semple (co-founder of Benicia) furnished lumber to frame the building. [...]