Chief Solano Monument Dedication Ceremony on June 3, 1934 in Suisun Valley, 4 miles west of Fairfield, CA. The statue was constructed by artist William Gordon Huff. Several thousand spectators showed up for the ceremonies that included speeches by Joseph Knowland, editor of the Oakland Tribune and commission member; Dr. Vance Clymer, Sachem of Massasoit Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men; Sen [...]
Official brochure for the 1964 Vacaville Fiesta Days. May 17th thru May 23rd 1964. Bill Harris was General Chairman. 1963 Fiesta Queen was Sharon Christofferson. [...]
Official brochure for the 1965 Vacaville Fiesta Days. May 30th thru June 5th 1965. Julius Lehfeldt was General Chairman. The Heritage of Vacaville was highlighted throughout the brochure with rare, historic photographs of the following locations: Downtown Vacaville, Vacaville Union High School, Vacaville Grammar School, Methodist College, Depot Street train station, Buck Fruit Company, and an 1877 map of Vacaville is also included. [...]
Official Program for the Chief Solano Statue Unveiling Ceremonies on June 3, 1934. The statue was built by William Gordon Huff and installed in Suisun Valley On State Highway 4 miles west of Fairfield. Sponsored by the Massassoit Tribe of Fairfield and the Redmen of the Reservation of California. Dr. [...]
Vallejo salutes the United States Navy and all those connected with it on this the 100th anniversary of the Mare Island Navy Yard! For the past 100 years Mare Island officers, enlisted personnel and civilian men and women have contributed to the building and maintenance of the fleet which proudly displays the Starts and Stripes in the protection of the free world..
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. [...]
Report to the City of Vacaville outlining the recreation area proposal of Ulatis Creek Park in Downtown Vacaville. This report also outlines the necessary improvements and additions to the Ulatis Creek Park which include the removal of School and College Streets, the construction of a recreation building, removal of the quonset hut structure, planting, irrigation, installation of park benches and pedestrian bridges. This report was prepared by Theodore Osmundson and Associates. Director of Recreation John A. [...]
Official brochure for the 1966 Vacaville Fiesta Days. June 1st thru June 4th 1966. Michael Connor was General Chairman. This brochure contains advertisements and a schedule of events. [...]
Pacific Center for Naval Repair and Construction, Vallejo CA. - To the men and women who have served our country in this fighting line, and in the production line. We dedicate this pictorial history of Mare Island, Strategic Pacific Center for Naval Ship Construction and Repair. The assistance of the Public Information Office at Mare Island, in supplying much informational material and many pictures for this book, is gratefully acknowledged. [...]