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. [...]
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 [...]
"Eye On The Bay" host Brian Hackney interviews local historian Jerry Bowen at the site of the old town of Cement. Cement was a company town that operated near Fairfield, CA from 1902 to 1927, which produced most of the portland cement used for area bridges and buildings..
Solano County Souvenir Edition booklet from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Issued by Sunset Magazine Service Bureau for the Board of Supervisors of Solano County, CA. Highlights include detailed narrative on each city including Rio Vista, Suisun, Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Dixon, Benicia..