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Weddings bring two families closer
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[114]
[WAYITWAS-2002-114]
By the late 1880s, Vacaville had become a settled and prosperous community.
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WWI took its share of local boys
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[130]
[WAYITWAS-2002-130]
World War I, which started in 1914, shaped the 20th century and influenced people's lives around the world.
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Center's dedication had a predecessor in 1914
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[576]
[WAYITWAS-2005-576]
On Saturday we Solano County citizens have a once-in-a-century opportunity to celebrate the dedication of our new government center.
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Vaca Fire Dept. Began as Bucket Brigade
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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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Writer had mother of all trips to Mother Lode
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[630]
[WAYITWAS-2006-630]
The early editions of the Solano Herald, which started publication as Solano County's first newspaper late in 1855, were filled with eye-witness accounts of pioneer experiences.
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Fair had no trouble attracting volunteers
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[592]
[WAYITWAS-2005-592]
Late in 1929, Solano County residents once again began preparations for a large fair event. "The Bells of Solano County" was a brainchild of Solano Republican publisher David A. Weir and was heralded as the Solano County Exposition and County Fair. It was to take place May 24 to June 1, 1930.
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Goosen did well by the city of Fairfield
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[564]
[WAYITWAS-2005-564]
In 1886, Henry Goosen opened a blacksmith shop and general hardware store in Cordelia. He had a strong background in well drilling, pumps, steam machinery and related areas. As such, he had become interested in the Fairfield Water Works, located on Empire Street behind the Courthouse. He was in the process of overhauling the aging machinery, when a devastating fire destroyed the plant on Christmas Eve 1901 [...]
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Young Ladies' Seminary earned respect
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[166]
[WAYITWAS-2003-166]
Education has always been a major concern for parents. While only a small number of families with children settled in Solano County during or right after the Gold Rush years, their efforts to provide a quality education resulted in the establishment of several public schools.
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Quake doesn't dim Vaca showcase
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[84]
[WAYITWAS-2001-84]
During the late 1880s and early 1890s, Vacaville residents eagerly tried to promote the town and their flourishing orchard industry throughout the United States in an effort to attract new settlers to move here.
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Cherries played vital role in orchards
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[16]
[WAYITWAS-2000-16]
Cherries once were one of the important crops in the Vacaville and Suisun area. While apricots, peaches and pears were secure crops that could be dried and stored, cherries were - and still are - a highly speculative crop, as late spring rains easily can ruin a whole harvest.
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