View from Cordelia's Nelson Hill looking wast over city water tank
As part of the Fairfield's 2003 Centennial Celebration, the City commissioned a documentary video of Fairfield's history. The video highlights significant events and projects that shaped present day Fairfield. Numerous current and past employees, long-time residents, and local Solano County historians were either featured in the video or provided documents and pictures for the project..
Vacaville Civic Center Dedication Ceremony Brochure January 11, 1969. This brochure includes detailed photos, cost estimates, and a brief history of Vacaville and the Civic Center Project. The Master of Ceremonies was Judge Walter W. Weir, Jr. [...]
Official brochure for the 1971 Vacaville Fiesta Days. A brief history of Manuel Cabeza de Vaca and Juan Pena introduces the reader to the rich heritage of the community. Early Fiesta history is also noted, with 1958 being the first Fiesta sponsored by the City and Chamber of Commerce. The 1971 Fiesta Committee General Chairman was Charles Chaffee. [...]
The City of Vacaville Historic District Review Committee was appointed by the City Council to review the potential of an historic district in the Main Street area. The Committee spent five months developing a proposed historic district. The district is intended to serve as a catalyst to encourage economic revitalization of the area. This report includes an overview of Main Street, Explanation of the Historic District Proposal, Proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Proposed Design Criteria..
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 brochure for the 1968 Vacaville Fiesta Days. May 29th thru June 1st 1968. Thomas McNunn was General Chairman. A special section celebrates past Fiesta Queens such as: Pamela Branch 1967-68, Kathy Burkley 1966-67, Marlene Riehl 1965-66, Sharon Christofferson 1963-64, and Diane Southard 1962-63. [...]
Devil's Gate at Putah Creek where the Monticello Dam is now