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Chipping away at island's name / Bowen, Jerry [185] [WAYITWAS-2003-185]
Have you ever wondered how a certain location on a map came to be named? Maybe not. But more often than not, a fascinating story unravels when researching the origin of the name of an island, town, road, or canyon. Such was the case of a little-known island at the southern extreme of Solano County.
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Vaca Fire Dept. Began as Bucket Brigade / Rico, John [930] [RICO-1979-930]
THE INEVITABLE CHANGES - Vacaville has had firemen ever since the town was founded far prior to the turn of the century. The bucket
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Rio Vista Centennial Keepsake 1958 Rio Vista Centennial Keepsake 1958
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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. [...]

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Commerce ebbs, expands in Solano past / Delaplane, Kristin [409] [ECHOS-1998-409]
In 1873, Suisun City was enjoying its place as the hub of activity in the county. In that town, it was tradition to welcome in the New Year and ring out the old by ringing both the church and fire bells.
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Vigilantes hung together in 1800s Solano / Delaplane, Kristin [262] [ECHOS-1995-262]
Information for this article came from Vice Mayor and former Chief of Police Gary Tatum, the Vacaville Museum, Vacaville Heritage Council, and Solano County Archives. First in a series In the 1800s, a constable or two were assigned to an area as soon as a town was established. Also, one or two people, generally lawyers, would act as justices of the peace. The justice of the peace served as a judge, could perform marriages, was there for registering voters and recording deeds and was the notary public.
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Vallejo faces decline, gains business footing / Delaplane, Kristin [234] [ECHOS-1995-234]
Information for this article came from The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and Vacaville Heritage Council. Second of two parts. Last week we saw the beginnings of Vallejo and how the town first formed, its elation at being chosen as the state capital and subsequent disappointment at being removed as the state capital. How Mare Island became its source of revival and subsequent growth.)
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Chautauqua lecturers, musicians filled tent / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [96] [WAYITWAS-2001-96]
During the late 19th century, education and entertainment often went hand in hand. One of the many establishments to combine the two was the Chautauqua Institution in the town of Chautauqua in New York state.
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Now going strong, Vallejo Maritime Academy started out shaky / Dingler, Nancy [552] [RETROSPECT-2004-552]
A record number of students are enrolled at the California Maritime Academy. The academy, otherwise known as Cal Maritime, is a campus in the California State University system.
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Humble beginnings for Vaca poet / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [86] [WAYITWAS-2001-86]
Few people born in Vacaville or who at least lived here for some time during the 19th century have become as widely known and revered as poet Edwin Markham.
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WY0128 WY0128

Juan Manuel Vaca for whom Vacaville was named. Land Grant partner of Juan Felipe Pena
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